The main thing is to remain oneself, under any circumstances; that was and is our common purpose.

I love being a woman and I was not one of these women who rose through professional life by wearing men's clothes or looking masculine. I loved wearing bright colors and being who I am.

To put it mildly, the world is a mess.

I felt that America's duty was not to try to do everything itself, but to foster a sense of commitment that would bring out the best in every country.

I do not believe that things happen accidentally; I believe you earn them.

Our life comes in segments, and we have to understand that we can have it all if we're not trying to do it all at once.

The day-to-day making of policy is arguing all the time. You're trying to get the right approach and the right answer, and there are moments that aren't very pleasant. But in the end, you look at the overall product.