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I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

I think one of my father's great legacies is the people that he inspired and the generation that he inspired transformed America through civil rights, women's rights, equal justice, and they've passed that on to their children and grandchildren.

I grew up in New York, I love New York.

People don't always realize that my parents shared a sense of intellectual curiosity and a love of reading and of history.

Growing up in politics I know that women decide all elections because we do all the work.

I feel that my father's greatest legacy was the people he inspired to get involved in public service and their communities, to join the Peace Corps, to go into space. And really that generation transformed this country in civil rights, social justice, the economy and everything.

The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and that means we have to have an independent judiciary, judges who can make decisions independent of the political winds that are blowing.

It is not easy to stand up against your constituents or your friends or colleagues or your community and take a tough stand for something you believe is right. Because you always want to keep working and live to fight another battle and it might cost you your career.

I feel like my grandparents and parents gave me a tremendous amount. And if I can pass some of that on, then I'll be very happy.

Sharing the holiday with other people, and feeling that you're giving of yourself, gets you past all the commercialism.

To the extent that we are all educated and informed, we will be more equipped to deal with the gut issues that tend to divide us.

In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me.

You have to remind kids to stay connected to the meaning of Christmas. Sometimes it takes a little bit of effort, but it's so worth it.

It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.

John and I were lucky because our mother was a strong woman with high expectations and a strong sense of values. She encouraged us to pursue things we were interested in and not think about what other people wanted us to do.

When you make the right decision, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks.

As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.

I think my mother... made it clear that you have to live life by your own terms and you have to not worry about what other people think and you have to have the courage to do the unexpected.