I've moved on with my life and I'm trying to find a path to re-establish my career.

Having a bunch of medals and badges doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve achieved anything, you’ve got to do something beyond yourself to make a difference in life. Seek to be consequential in whatever you do.

I'm not in love with David Petraeus. But I think he does present a terrific role model.

I'm really happy for [David Petraeus]. He's exceptionally talented.

It's part of the reason I decided to speak out now. This was the tipping point for me. If it's O.K. for [David Petraeus ] to campaign for a job in the administration, then I'm going to campaign to get back out there, too.

The story is framed around [avid Petraeus] resignation. So many headlines that followed talked about his ruined career. They completely ignore the fact that my career was ruined, other peoples' careers were ruined. They focus on him as the victim.

I don't have the advocates. I don't have a good old boys network. Part of what I want to do is to create a good old girls network.