Hillary Clinton

We discussed the absolute determination of the Yemeni people to see a political transition that is not merely a change of leadership.

The three winners--including one from Yemen--are shining examples of the difference that women can make.

The disciplined and determined young men and women who are driving the Arab Spring have put forward a powerful repudiation to the narrative of extremists.

We have an opportunity now to help promote lasting stability in the Middle East--stability that will only come through democratic and economic reforms.

We will continue to focus on ensuring that Libyan women are active beneficiaries of all our efforts there.

The United States is working to ensure that women play a central role in the definition of rules and institutions for Egypt's new democracy.

We supported a campaign called 'Get Out and Vote,' which was designed to encourage women of all ages, backgrounds, and means to vote.

We want to support their efforts.

Democracies give people a stake in their governance.

We have an opportunity now to help promote a lasting stability in the Middle East that will only come through democratic and economic reforms.

It is crucial that the U.S. Government stays engaged to support these democratic transitions and democratic change across the region.

The full participation of women is an essential ingredient for any democracy.

We should not underestimate the power of our unified global voice for the rights and freedom of women and minorities.

We must support them publically and privately. We must empower them politically and economically.

Progress for women and progress for democracy go hand in hand.

I believe we have a responsibility to do everything we can to support these new democracies.

We would eliminate this frequently heard excuse by opponents of women's rights in many countries by ratifying this important treaty.

It will be the Libyan women themselves who will decide the roles they will play in the new Libya.

It is in the interests of dictators to keep women excluded from politics.

Democracy without the participation of women is a contradiction in terms.

No country can get ahead if it leaves half of its people behind.

You have been a great champion for the women of Afghanistan as well.

We are requiring a lot of emphasis by the United States and our partners on what is happening with women in Afghanistan.

I am deeply concerned that the proposed U.N. reform bill mandates actions which would severely limit U.S. participation in the U.N., and therefore, greatly harm our interests.

I firmly believe greater regional economic integration would revolutionize the economy in Pakistan.