She made this statement on Monday. "The United States deeply regrets the disclosure of any information that was intended to be confidential including private discussions between counterparts or our diplomats' personal assessments and observations.

VOA: special.2010.12.04

During an appearance on a national TV news show, she described herself as a private person who finds it's difficult to allow personal emotions to show through in her songs.

VOA: standard.2009.12.15