Probably the most useful thing I can do as secretary of state is to assist the president in adapting and renewing the transnational institutions that were created after World War II.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I got the chance to be the secretary of state; I'm an international relations specialist. It doesn't get better than that.
One of my goals upon becoming Secretary of State was to take diplomacy out of capitals, out of government offices, into the media, into the streets of countries.
Learn the Constitution. Then when someone wants to be elected, hold their feet to the fire and make them follow it because that's what we need to get back to. It works so well when we follow it.
I loved what I did. I could've been secretary of state for ever.
I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of what led me to pursue a career in public service. As Secretary-General, I am determined to see this organization deliver tangible, meaningful results that advance peace, development and human rights.
As a senator, I play an important role in crafting foreign policy.
I want to hold government accountable and help create a more efficient and effective government.
I want to re-establish the people's trust in the office of president.
Give a member of Congress a junket and a mimeograph machine and he thinks he is secretary of state.
My job is to rectify the public finances and hand the country back to the people so they can really have a future, and that is what I will do.