Leaders are made by the situations they are involved in. I think that some rise to the occasion and some do not.

I have very set and consistent principles, but I am flexible on tactics. I like to get the job done.

I've never been to New Zealand before. But one of my role models, Xena, the warrior princess, comes from there.

I love being a woman and I was not one of these women who rose through professional life by wearing men's clothes or looking masculine. I loved wearing bright colors and being who I am.

It's important that we invest in America - literally. The terrorists wanted to destroy our economy, and we can't let our system fall apart. We also have to invest in one another.

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

I am often asked if, when I was secretary, I had problems with foreign men. That is not who I had problems with, because I arrived in a very large plane that said United States of America. I had more problems with the men in our own government.