My parents always used to tell us not to complain about things but do something about them, so 'Can't is not an option' was almost a way of life.

You always have to come from the element of 'What do you have in common?' first. It makes it easier to work through your differences.

I think any woman who has felt violated or felt mistreated in any way, they have every right to speak up.

As I said, my parents loved that when they came to America, if you worked hard, the only things that could stop you were the limits you placed on yourself.

Growing up in the rural south, my family didn't look like our neighbors, and we didn't have much. There were times that were tough, but we had each other, and we had the opportunity to do anything, to be anything, as long as we were willing to work for it.

Immigrants have been coming to our shores for generations to live the dream that is America. They wanted better for their children than for themselves. That remains the dream of all of us, and in this country, we have seen time and again that that dream is achievable.