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" Even though we have laws against it and HR departments to handle it, a woman - especially if she is young and just starting out - can never be sure that reporting harassment won't hurt her career. "

Gretchen Carlson

Never

Career

Hurt

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" When people watch me on TV, they see part of my life. I wanted to let them know the real me behind the scenes. The child who was a concert violinist from the age of six. The young woman who took on the challenge to compete in the Miss America pageant. The television journalist for twenty-five years. "

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" I am extremely proud of my accomplishments at 'Fox News' and for keeping our loyal viewers engaged and informed on events and news topics of the day. "

" I wasn't naive, but at the end of my Miss America year, when two different executives attacked me during what I thought were informational interviews about jobs, I was shocked. I didn't see it coming, and the worst thing about it was the shame I felt, as if I'd done something wrong. "

Gretchen Carlson

Shame

Done

" All women deserve a dignified and respectful workplace in which talent, hard work and loyalty are recognized, revered, and rewarded. "

" I have strived to empower women and girls throughout my entire career. "

" I am particularly distressed when people in the public eye who influence our culture perpetuate sexism. "

" I've been truly blessed to have so many supporters and, of course, blessed to have my family and all my friends. "

" The future is wide open. I may actually go back and get that law degree someday. "

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Open

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" I am saddened by the prevalence of powerful men disrespecting and objectifying women - and getting away with it for years. "