"Ultimately, leadership is about the strength of one's convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea. And I have found that those who do achieve peace never acquiesc…"

"What is not recorded is not remembered."

"My father always would say, 'My daughter will go into politics? My daughter will become prime minister', but it's not what I wanted to do. I would say, 'No, Papa, I will never go into politics.' As I'…"

"In distinguishing between Islamic teachings and social taboos, we must remember that Islam forbids injustice; Injustice against people, against nations, against women. It shuns race, color, and gender…"

"I believe in the power of the people."