For me, America is really, truly the indispensable nation.

Women have to work exceptionally hard.

What distinguishes Americans from many people in the world is our kind of endemic optimism.

The magic of America is that we're a free and open society with a mixed population. Part of our security is our freedom.

I loved what I did. I could've been secretary of state for ever.

I consider it my patriotic duty as an ordinary citizen - not as Secretary of State - to ask questions. I think we have to ask ourselves the tough questions.

In 1953, the United States played a significant role in orchestrating the overthrow of Iran's popular prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh. The Eisenhower administration believed its actions were justified for strategic reasons, but the coup was clearly a setback for Iran's political development and it is easy to see now why many Iranians continue to resent this intervention by America in their internal affairs.