I see bright kids trapped in public schools that are just warehousing them. As an educator this makes me scared. As Secretary of State, this makes me terrified.

I don't believe in gutter politics. I don't believe in gutter journalism.

I like meeting people and I like being able to help.

People think, 'Oh my goodness! I have to do something really big.' You don't. Do what you love. There's a great quote from a poet I use all the time: 'Instead of asking what the world needs, ask yourself what you love,' because what the world needs is more people doing what they love.

Having children-the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings-is the biggest job anyone can embark on. You have to take a leap of faith and ask lots of people for their help and guidance.

Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

I was happy being a journalist. I didn't realize losing my job, my identity went with it.