We have to get the word out that mental illnesses can be diagnosed and treated, and almost everyone suffering from mental illness can live meaningful lives in their communities.

Times of upheaval require not just more leadership but more leaders. People at all organizational levels, whether anointed or self-appointed, must be empowered to share leadership responsibilities.

Once you accept the fact that you're not perfect, then you develop some confidence.

First ladies throughout our history have been expected to be adoring wives and perfect mothers.

I think the city of Washington itself is insular to a certain extent. You have to get out in the country to realize what is going on and discover that the perceptions in Washington aren't necessarily accurate.

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

Without volunteers, we'd be a nation without a soul.