What we really need to be understanding is that all of these things matter and they all stem from the fact that certain people live with power and authority and they want to maintain it.

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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...

Telling the world is the most difficult experience of my life, but it is very...

Telling the world is the most difficult experience of my life, but it is very...

But I think it would be irresponsible for me not to say what I really...

But I think it would be irresponsible for me not to say what I really...

The FBI has had a history of sex discrimination complaints brought against it, as well...

The FBI has had a history of sex discrimination complaints brought against it, as well...

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 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...

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...

Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That...

Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That...

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...

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...

But the issue of sexual harassment is not the end of it. There are other...

But the issue of sexual harassment is not the end of it. There are other...

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...

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...

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...

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...

For my undergraduate work, I went to Oklahoma State University and graduated from there in...

For my undergraduate work, I went to Oklahoma State University and graduated from there in...

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 think, though, as African-American women, we are always trained to value our community even...

I think, though, as African-American women, we are always trained to value our community even...

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...

It would have been more comfortable to remain silent.

It would have been more comfortable to remain silent.