“The women I see are very brave women, very strong women, women that ar...” — Rula Ghani Quote

“The women I see are very brave women, very strong women, women that are facing a lot of challenges and yet are up to the challenges and are making a very big effort. So I don't see why one of them cannot become a president - one day.”

“My husband stands on his own two feet; my religion is not a factor. God created and decided for me to be born in a Christian family. It's not every day that a Lebanese marries an Afghan. I think God's hand is also in there.”

“All I want is to let women know that I will be there to support and encourage them when they set out to do something.”

“Those memories of living in a developing nation are part of who I am today and give me a profound understanding of the challenges of economic development - an understanding which will make my tenure as Peace Corps director, I hope, a very special one.”

“Homelessness is not only about helping our neighbors who face the greatest housing challenges, but also about the well-being and economic security of our communities.”

“I look for challenges. I really do.”