My deepest regret from my years in public service is the failure of the United States and the international community to act sooner to halt these crimes.

Don't make me into this airy-fairy, moralist, idealist because I'm not.

I am by nature a worried optimist.

I do think that one needs to have respect for people who are older. And I really do love the idea that one can respect generations.

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.

I have been in meetings where a head of state will say, 'I like your tie,' to a man... or, 'I like your country because the weather's good,' or whatever. So for me, the pins in some ways were openers.

Women have to be active listeners and interrupters - but when you interrupt, you have to know what you are talking about.