When I joined Bill Clinton's start-up presidential campaign in 1991, I was confident that women would play an ever more important role, but I never gave a minute's thought to what would happen if we won. When we did - and I became the first woman to serve as White House press secretary - it changed my life. But it didn't change the world.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience of joining Bill Clinton's presidential campaign and becoming the first woman to serve as White House press secretary. While the speaker had confidence in the increasing role of women in politics, they confess that they never considered the consequences of actually winning. Despite the personal impact on their own life, the speaker acknowledges that their achievements did not bring about significant change on a global scale. This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal victories while acknowledging the need for broader systemic change.

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