Her life is one of those only-in-America stories: raised by a single mom in the South Bronx determined to give her every opportunity to succeed, propelled by the talent and hard work that would earn her scholarships and honors at the best schools in the country; driven always by the belief that it doesn't matter where you come from or what you look like or what challenges life throws your way, no dream is beyond reach in the United States of America.

"We are going in a forward direction. We are on course. We are pleased with the progress that is being made. We believe that the American people have waited long enough."

"I said before I stood in front of the mic the other day, you know, politically speaking - if I die, I die. So be it." -- Sarah Palin

“We may not end up agreeing on everything, but I think that we can have a tone of mutual respect and consultation that will serve both the American people and the Russian people.”

“The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, beatings and imprisonments of the last few days. I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join with the American people in mourning each and every innocent life that is lost.”