I believe that each of us-no matter what our age or background or walk of life-each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.

The work-life balance is a harsh reality for so many women, who are forced every day to make impossible choices. Do they take their kids to the doctor...and risk getting fired? Do they work weekends so they can afford to send their kids to better childcare...even though it means even less time with their families? Do they take another shift at work, so they can pay for piano lessons for their kids...even though it means they have to stop volunteering for the PTA? It just shouldn't be this difficult to raise healthy families.

There is nothing more important to this nation's future than investing in our young people.

When I was a young lawyer, there were other women and men in the firm who took me under their wing. Sometimes mentors don't find you - sometimes you seek them out. You shouldn't hesitate to plop herself in someone's office and ask them to be that support.... Oftentimes, they're flattered and glad to lend a hand. So I would encourage any reader to seek out a mentor, then follow through and be very focused and persistent.

For me exercise is more than just physical, it’s therapeutic.

I was too worried about the grades and I should have been more worried about learning.

Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it's still an illness, and there should be no distinction.