Carly Fiorina

“I understand how the economy actually works.”

“You know, Californians care about protecting their environment. So do I. But they also care about that in the context of a healthy economy.”

“A boardroom is a collection of individuals, and individuals have varying motives, egos, agendas and qualifications. Sometimes the dynamics can go off track.”

“I managed Hewlett Packard through the worst technology downturn in 25 years, the dotcom bust.”

“You have to master not only the art of listening to your head, you must also master listening to your heart and listening to your gut.”

“You know, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.”

“Quitting law school was the most difficult decision of my life. But I felt this great relief that this is my life and I can do what I want with it.”

“You know, I believe that technology is the great leveler. Technology permits anybody to play. And in some ways, I think technology - it's not only a great tool for democratization, but it's a great tool for eliminating prejudice and advancing meritocracies.”

“We need more transparency and accountability in government so that people know how their money is being spent. That means putting budgets online, putting legislation online.”

“Obviously the Senate is a federal office, but to get California's economy moving again we need to do some things in the federal arena.”

“Our founders never intended us to have a professional political class.”

“Russia - having sat across the table from Vladimir Putin, it's pretty clear when you meet him that he has an almost limitless ambition for power. And he's been very good at acquiring it - political power, economic power, military power, territorial power.”

“I have very eclectic tastes.”

“Any work that's worth doing has its challenges as well as its opportunities. That's true if you're running a business, it's true if you're trying to help on a campaign.”

“What I think we need to do to engage the American people in a conversation about entitlement reform is to have a bipartisan group of people who come together and put every solution on the table, every alternative on the table. And then we ought to engage in a long conversation with the American people so they understand the choices.”

“Once I dive in, I dive in all the way.”

“I certainly support civil unions.”

“The highest calling of leadership is to challenge the status quo and unlock the potential of others. We need a leader who will lead the resurgence of this great nation and unlock its potential once again.”

“A merger is hard to pull off under any circumstances. It's harder when everybody is against you.”

“My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.”