My Top Priority For 2012 Will Be

Given Political History In Chile, It Seemed To Me That There Was A Critical Task Of Consolidating A Democracy And Creating Healthy Civic-military And Political-military Relationships.

The United Nations Should Become A Proactive Agent In The Dissemination Of Democratic Principles.

There Is No City Or Country In The World Where Women And Girls Live Free Of The Fear Of Violence. No Leader Can Claim: This Is Not Happening In My Backyard.

We Simply Can No Longer Afford To Deny The Full Potential Of One Half Of The Population. The World Needs To Tap Into The Talent And Wisdom Of Women. Whether The Issue Is Food Security, Economic Recovery, Health, Or Peace And Security, The Participation Of Women Is Needed Now More Than Ever.

As The Old Joke Goes, I Have All The Sins Together. I Am A Woman, A Socialist, Separated And Agnostic.