I was in Europe and it was at this stage that I fell in love with Americans in uniform. And I continue to have that love affair.

We live in an image society. Speeches are not what anybody cares about; what they care about is the picture.

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

Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume.

Our collective experience has shown that when women have the power to make their own choices, good things happen.

If we have to use force, it is because we are America.

Embrace the faith that every challenge surmounted by your energy; every problem solved by your wisdom; every soul stirred by your passion; and every barrier to justice brought down by your determination will ennoble your life, inspire others, serve your country, and explode outward the boundaries of what is achievable on this earth.