I had already learned from more than a decade of political life that I was going to be criticized no matter what I did, so I might as well be criticized for something I wanted to do.

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.

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

I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.

There is clearly much left to be done, and whatever else we are going to do, we had better get on with it.

There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home.

Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighborhoods, and families.