The recognition of rights for women and minorities became a large part of my understanding of what this country is all about.

A woman who places a high priority on performance and excellence is seen as imperial. A man is seen as demanding and tough.

What can your kids teach you?' Well, I believe something different about kids. We don't own them, they have their own knowledge. From the start you have to make the choice to listen.

In 1985, I saw a tape of myself where my eyes were puffy. I looked very tired and bedraggled and not as youthful as I would like to have been.

Leadership is hard. It's a skill. It's a technique.

Our world desperately needs real leadership.

The FCC, under my leadership, will stand for the First Amendment.

Shiloh is a wonderfully dramatic battle. The leader of one side is killed, and the other one is going on to glory, and it was the first great battle. It lasted two days.