We have to get back to a government where leaders are willing to talk across party lines and do not have absolute politics as the goal.

If you are elected to do a job, you are supposed to do it to the best of your ability.

What I will stand up for is what I think is right and for the best interests of the citizens of the state of Iowa.

I was the first woman elected as secretary of agriculture in Iowa.

We cannot ensure that women will be free of discrimination in the workplace and everywhere as long as women are not universally defended under our Constitution. As it stands now, the equal rights of women are subject to interpretation of law. That is a risk our mothers, sisters and daughters cannot afford.

During the time that my recording career seemed to be in a slump a music called disco came on the scene and literally took over radio stations as well as having radio stations created to play it which sort of negated my music as well as that of some of my peers.

When I was younger and had made the decision to make a career in music, becoming famous was something that I dreamt about.

Something happens when you become an elder rock & roller and you're still functioning. People start to give you awards and recognize achievements. It's the life achievement period of your career.