I've taken my knocks here and there, but I believe my intentions are good. Doesn't mean everything I do is perfectly executed or I don't make mistakes. Of course I do.

Iran's economy is now shrinking by 1 percent a year. Its oil production is down 40 percent.

The problem is, Hamas is using force to try to extort progress on its political objectives.

It may not be what you would've chosen, but we all have a responsibility to be active citizens and shape our system and our future.

As Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Barak have repeatedly said, the intelligence and security relationship between the United States and Israel at present is unprecedented. It has never been stronger.

When my son was a mere three months old, I started working at the State Department. I was not only the youngest Assistant Secretary of State but I was also a breastfeeding mother. I'm the first to admit that this felt crazy at times, and the balancing act is never ever easy. But my two kids are the most wonderful things that have ever happened to me.

I don't worry about how folks want to characterize me.