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.

Well I do think, when there are more women, that the tone of the conversation changes, and also the goals of the conversation change. But it doesn't mean that the whole world would be a lot better if it were totally run by women. If you think that, you've forgotten high school.

If you look at my life, generally, I've been put in situations which were difficult and which I conquered.

My parents were of the generation who thought they were the children of a free Czechoslovakia, the only democracy in central Europe.

I really do think about the fact that every day counts. I believe that every individual counts, and so I believe that every day counts and I try not to waste it.

A great task has been completed and an even larger one remains.

When combined with information and communication technologies, microcredit can unleash new opportunities for the world's poorest entrepreneurs and thereby revitalize the village economies they serve.