I've run into more discrimination as a woman than as an Indian.

If you argue with a fool, someone passing by will not be able to tell who is the fool and who is not.

America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking.

One of the things my parents taught me, and I'll always be grateful as a gift, is to not ever let anybody else define me; that for me to define myself. and I think that helped me a lot in assuming a leadership position.

I learned a long time ago that I can't control the challenges the creator sends my way, but I can control the way I think about them and deal with them

Recognizing the good, not just in one's own personal circumstances, but in the world, makes anything possible. When I am asked about the important characteristics of leadership, being of good, positive mind is at the top of my list. If a leader can focus on the meritorious characteristics of other people and try to play to their strengths as well as find value in even the most difficult situation, she can inspire hope and faith in others and motivate them to move forward.

Whoever controls the education of our children controls the future.