“On some campuses, change is effected through nonviolent or even violent means.”
Change“Freedom means the right of people to assemble, organize, and debate openly.”
Freedom“On some campuses, change is effected through nonviolent or even violent means.”
Change“In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics.”
Politics“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.”
Intelligence“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.”
Wisdom“Every marriage is a mystery to me, even the one I'm in. So I'm no expert on it.”
Marriage“The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.”
Art“If a country doesn't recognize minority rights and human rights, including women's rights, you will not have the kind of stability and prosperity that is possible.”
Women“I believe in delegating power.”
Power“There are 4 billion cell phones in use today. Many of them are in the hands of market vendors, rickshaw drivers, and others who've historically lacked access to education and opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, and we should use them together to help lift people out of poverty and give them a freedom from want.”
Education“Well, I think, by definition, all power has limits.”
Power“We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society.”
Best“Sometimes overturning brutal regimes takes time and costs lives. I wish it weren't so. I really, really do.”
Time“I am shocked at how much time I spend in the White House. I mean, you know, for people on the outside, the idea of going to the White House for a meeting must seem like the most important, serious, even glamorous kind of thing to do.”
Time“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.”
Communication“The first lesson I've learned is that no matter what you do in your life, you have to figure out your own internal rhythms - I mean, what works for you doesn't necessarily work for your friend.”
Work“I have not supported same-sex marriage. I have supported civil partnerships and contractual relationships.”
Marriage“In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls. And that must change.”
Change“Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights.”
Women“There is no doubt that America remains the premier political, economic, military power in the world, and I both expect and count on it remaining so, because I think that's certainly in our best interest but also the best interests of the world.”
Best“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.”
Experience