I believe that the rights of women and girls is the unfinished business of the 21st century.
It is often when night looks darkest, it is often before the fever breaks that one senses the gathering momentum for change, when one feels that resurrection of hope in the midst of despair and apathy.
The worst thing that can happen in a democracy – as well as in an individual’s life – is to become cynical about the future and lose hope.
I, for one, respect those who believe with all their hearts and conscience that there are no circumstances under which any abortion should ever be available.
I respect the Congress’s oversight responsibility.
You don’t walk away if you love someone. You help the person.
I think we have to face the reality that in a society where there is a legitimate threat of terrorism, not being able to see one’s face, not being able to have some sense of communication in that way, is for many societies a challenge.
In the aftermath of September 11, and as the 9/11 Commission report so aptly demonstrates, it is clear that our intelligence system is not working the way that it should.
You cannot have maternal health without reproductive health. And reproductive health includes contraception and family planning and access to legal, safe abortion.
In nearly every religion I am aware of, there is a variation of the golden rule. And even for the non-religious, it is a tenet of people who believe in humanistic principles.
Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.
Now, I have always believed that women are not victims; we are agents of change, we are drivers of progress, we are makers of peace – all we need is a fighting chance.
In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls. And that must change.
As I speak to you today, government censors somewhere are working furiously to erase my words from the records of history. But history itself has already condemned these tactics.
I feel like I have had the most amazing life in my public service.
I just think that giving a child a chance and sharing what you have with a child is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, as well as a child.
I’ll work to ensure that every single refugee who seeks asylum in the United States has a fair chance to tell his or her story. This is the least we can offer people fleeing persecution and devastation.
The people of New York took a big chance on me. And I’m well aware of that.
If you get so unequal that people believe they don’t have a chance, that the field isn’t level for them and their children, that puts democracy at risk.
Going out and playing football or baseball with the boys, when I was a tomboy, was a great way to learn about winning and losing, and most girls didn’t have that experience.
America is stronger because of President Obama’s leadership, and I’m better because of his friendship.
One of the reasons this election is so important is because the Supreme Court hangs in the balance. We need to overturn that terrible Supreme Court decision, Citizens United, and then reform our whole campaign finance system.
Every nation has to either be with us, or against us. Those who harbor terrorists, or who finance them, are going to pay a price.
I’ve had extraordinary good luck with my health, other than a broken elbow.
I want to teach. I want to speak. I want to travel.
There is a sense that things, if you keep positive and optimistic about what can be done, do work out.
I would be delighted if the United States could have a positive relationship with Russia, and I would be thrilled if the Russian people, who are so capable, had a normal country that they could chart a different future.
I have not supported same-sex marriage. I have supported civil partnerships and contractual relationships.
Every marriage is a mystery to me, even the one I’m in. So I’m no expert on it.
Well I think in a marriage you have to be honest and ask yourself, you know, what is my role? What is my responsibility?
Forgiveness is a way of opening up the doors again and moving forward, whether it’s a personal life or a national life.
In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said 70 times 7. Well, I want you all to know that I’m keeping a chart.
I am 100% in the camp that says forgiveness is mostly about the forgiver.
Cooking, decorating, diet/self-help and gardening books are guilty pleasures and useful time fillers.
I’m undaunted in my quest to amuse myself by constantly changing my hair.
The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.
If you believe you can make a difference, not just in politics, in public service, in advocacy around all these important issues, then you have to be prepared to accept that you are not going to get 100 percent approval.
In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics.
One of my goals upon becoming Secretary of State was to take diplomacy out of capitals, out of government offices, into the media, into the streets of countries.
I learned some valuable lessons about the legislative process, the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the wisdom of taking small steps to get a big job done.
Remember, the IDF, the Israeli Defense Forces, have a working relationship with the Palestinian Authority security forces, which have been incredibly professional.
I don’t think feminism, as I understand the definition, implies the rejection of maternal values, nurturing children, caring about the men in your life. That is just nonsense to me.
Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice.
I believe climate change is real and that we can save our planet while creating millions of good-paying clean energy jobs.
It became clear to me that simply caring is not enough. To drive real progress, you have to change both hearts and laws. You need both understanding and action.
We are a country where people of all backgrounds, all nations of origin, all languages, all religions, all races, can make a home. America was built by immigrants.
Freedom means the right of people to assemble, organize, and debate openly.
My wish for the new millennium is for all children… to grow up wiser, and stronger and more prosperous for the future than ever before.