Women are always being tested...but ultimately, each of us has to define who we are individually and then do the very best job we can to grow into it.

Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is... For me, that balance is family, work, and service.

Being gay is not a Western invention; it is a human reality ... to LGBT men and women worldwide, let me say this: Wherever you live and whatever the circumstances of your life, whether you are connected to a network of support or feel isolated and vulnerable, please know that you are not alone.

I am delighted to have worked with North Shore/LIJ to successfully resolve the billing issues with the insurance company during this very difficult time in Madeline's life.

I don't think the government should be investigating itself,

The challenge now is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.