I think the hardest part [is] the priorities. There are an awful lot of things to do [being Secretary of State].

Most of the time I spend when I get up in the morning is trying to figure out what is going to happen.

I think the jobs [at the top] are unbelievably difficult, and there is nothing easier than second-guessing people.

I do consider myself a feminist. I know the word has weird implications for people now, but I do think that its important to have women involved, whether its business or public service or...anything.

I can't go out with a Republican.

You think that the heads of state only have serious conversations, but they actually often begin really with the weather or, 'I really like your tie.'

I was a little girl in World War II and I'm used to being freed by Americans.