All lives have triumphs and tragedies, laughter and tears, and mine has been no different. What really matters is whether, after all of that, you remain strong and a comfort to your loved ones. I have tried to meet that test.

I love my husband. I believe in him, and I am proud of his accomplishments.

I do or die, but I never cancel out.

[On whether she would want daughter Tricia to marry a politician:] I would feel sorry for her if she did.

You can't underestimate the power of fear.

I never have tantrums. If anything makes me mad, I'm silent. If I'm not talking, leave me alone.

Being first lady is the hardest unpaid job in the world.