We must stop Saddam from ever again jeopardizing the stability and security of his neighbors with weapons of mass destruction.

People didn't think that a woman could be the Secretary of State, when my name was out there...but then the Arab Ambassadors at the UN said 'We have no problem dealing with Ambassador Albright, and we would have no problem dealing with Secretary Albright.'

Though I am flattered that Governor Palin has chosen to cite me as a source of wisdom, what I said had nothing to do with politics. This is yet another example of McCain and Palin distorting the truth, and all the more reason to remember that this campaign is not about gender, it is about which candidate has an agenda that will improve the lives of all Americans, including women. The truth is, if you care about the status of women in our society and in our troubled economy, the best choice by far is Obama-Biden.

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

the purpose of foreign policy is to persuade others to do what we want or, better yet, to want what we want.

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.

I am a beneficiary of the American people's generosity, and I hope we can have comprehensive immigration legislation that allows this country to continue to be enriched by those who were not born here.