And so I think that the idea of America working with other countries to solve problems is good for us, and it is part of digging us out of the “my way or the highway” approach that was evident in the previous eight years.

I am by nature a worried optimist.

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

You have to learn to interrupt because you aren't going to get called on.

This is pure speculation, but for a period of time, a lot of getting into a party was through fundraising and volunteer work, and Republican women had more time to do that than democratic women, who were out there getting jobs.

The system he (President Hosni Mubarak) is recommending would make it virtually impossible for truly independent parties to participate. Sham democracy should be exposed for what it truly is.

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