The experience of testifying and the aftermath have changed my life.

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One of the things I was taught in law school is that I'd never be...

One of the things I was taught in law school is that I'd never be...

I resent the idea that people would blame the messenger for the message, rather than...

I resent the idea that people would blame the messenger for the message, rather than...

I thought that by saying no and explaining my reasons my employer would abandon his...

I thought that by saying no and explaining my reasons my employer would abandon his...

I became the messenger who had to be killed.

I became the messenger who had to be killed.

The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society...

The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society...

I see myself as an educator.

I see myself as an educator.

If you think about the way the hearings were structured, the hearings were really about...

If you think about the way the hearings were structured, the hearings were really about...

During this period at the Department of Education, my working relationship with Judge Thomas was...

During this period at the Department of Education, my working relationship with Judge Thomas was...

Certainly my life will not ever be as private and discreet, and perhaps I should...

Certainly my life will not ever be as private and discreet, and perhaps I should...

I'm not sure I can say there is a clean line between me as an...

I'm not sure I can say there is a clean line between me as an...

In July of 1983, I left Washington, DC area and have had minimal contact with...

In July of 1983, I left Washington, DC area and have had minimal contact with...

I am really proud to be a part in whatever way of women becoming active...

I am really proud to be a part in whatever way of women becoming active...

Well, of course it was a very trying time for me, and fortunately I had...

Well, of course it was a very trying time for me, and fortunately I had...

I was aware, however, that telling at any point in my career could adversely affect...

I was aware, however, that telling at any point in my career could adversely affect...

We have a history of gender and racial bias on our court that continues to...

We have a history of gender and racial bias on our court that continues to...

I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can't fail if you...

I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can't fail if you...

What I wanted was for everyone listening to understand that these things mattered - not...

What I wanted was for everyone listening to understand that these things mattered - not...

Because I was extremely uncomfortable talking about sex with him at all and particularly in...

Because I was extremely uncomfortable talking about sex with him at all and particularly in...

I have no personal vendetta against Clarence Thomas. I seek only to provide the committee...

I have no personal vendetta against Clarence Thomas. I seek only to provide the committee...

It would have been more comfortable to remain silent.

It would have been more comfortable to remain silent.