"I went to Catholic school throughout my whole academic life. In fact, my children - my husband and I and our children in my own family now have over 100 years of Catholic education among us."

"I say to my colleagues never confine your best work, your hopes, your dreams, the aspiration of the American people to what will be signed by George W. Bush because that is too limiting a factor."

"Every month that we do not have an economic recovery package 500 million Americans lose their jobs"

"Respect is one of life's greatest treasures. I mean, what does it all add up to if you don't have that?"

"I think I have always had a little humor."

"A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a cold night"