I have come to understand that in order to effectively advance women's rights, we need to galvanize a global women's movement.

As women, we must speak out, speak up, say no to our inheritance of loss and yes to a future of women-led dialogue about women's rights and value.

Like life, peace begins with women. We are the first to forge lines of alliance and collaboration across conflict divides.

Leadership is about encouraging women to break their silence and tell their stories to the world.

The euphoria around economic booms often obscures the possibility for a bust, which explains why leaders typically miss the warning signs.

As our leaders in Washington confront tough decisions about our budget priorities, I urge them to continue federal funding for public broadcasting.

I'm committed to winning. The leadership of the Liberal Party is always the gift of the parliamentary Liberal Party, and I never make any presumptions on it.

We are well aware from which countries and through which countries the terrorists are receiving support. In the immediate future I shall be calling upon the leaders of these states to put a stop to this kind of activity.