There is not an inherent contradiction between a Ukraine that has longstanding historic and cultural ties to Russia, and a modern Ukraine that wants to integrate more closely with Europe.

I am very aware of being black and female because that's what I am.

I was conscious of the fact that it could be to my disadvantage to marry a white guy - that some folks would hold that against me.

The notion that I had become a political lightning rod was painful for me to experience.

Thirty years ago, about 80% of a company's assets resided in its plant and equipment, with 20% in the knowledge of its people. Today, the reverse is true. The knowledge of our staff is our principal asset

Americans are hungry for change both at home and in our relations with the rest of the world.

I think one of the real issues that we're faced with is how we consume news, how the media is perceived, how fake news is gaining a degree of currency without criticism that is dangerous, in my judgement.