When I first met her, Gray was a teacher at my daughter's independent school. Gray was kind and warmly encompassing while also being strict, fair, and creative. She was precisely the teacher every parent wants for their munchkin just starting an academic career.

It was entirely appropriate that the Treasury Department held its 6th annual Women in Finance & Technology Symposium on St. Patrick's Day, a day symbolized by green. Because green -- as in money -- is what this gathering was all about.

In what Tchen referred to as the "culmination of the last seven years," she spoke on the White House's just-announced, United State of Women summit. Slated for May 23, the summit will be the first-ever dedicated to women and girls.

Although we still live in a predominantly patriarchal society where women are paid less than men for the same jobs, as the paradigm shifts towards true gender equality everyone benefits from candid discussions about gender roles.

Rudy, let's break down your statement. When you say that "I do not believe that the president loves America," what indication do you have or what criteria are you using? I really want to know.

It's time for the White House to show it also has the back of children who undergo the horror of sexual abuse, by taking real action.