49 Condoleezza Rice Quotes for You to Enjoy

Condoleezza Rice

American Statesman

Born: Nov 14, 1954

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People have the right to protest - that's what democracy is all about. I have no problem with people exercising their democratic rights. Condoleezza Rice

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What you know today can affect what you do tomorrow. But what you know today cannot affect what you did yesterday. Condoleezza Rice

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The essence of America - that which really unites us - is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion - it is an idea - and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things. Condoleezza Rice

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My parents elected me president of the family when I was 4. We actually had an election every year, and I always won. I'm an only child, and I could count on my mother's vote. Condoleezza Rice

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We are not race blind. Of course we still have racial tensions in this country. But the United States of America has made enormous progress in race relations, and it is still the best place on Earth to be a minority. Condoleezza Rice

There are those who would draw a sharp line between power politics and a principled foreign policy based on values. This polarized view - you are either a realist or devoted to norms and values - may be just fine in academic debate, but it is a disaster for American foreign policy. American values are universal. Condoleezza Rice

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The day has to come when it's not a surprise that a woman has a powerful position. Condoleezza Rice

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I remember, when I was 6 years old, we were having an event at school where different dolls were on display. I said that the tallest doll needed to be on the end, and my little friend said to me, 'Oh, you're just so bossy.' I remember thinking that wasn't a good thing. But I kept insisting the doll had to be on the end anyway. Condoleezza Rice

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Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarely the same. Condoleezza Rice

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We need a common enemy to unite us. Condoleezza Rice

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The problem here is that there will always be some uncertainty about how quickly Saddam can acquire nuclear weapons. But we don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud. Condoleezza Rice

Some governments choose to cooperate with the United States in intelligence, law enforcement, or military matters. The co-operation is a two-way street. We share intelligence that has helped protect European countries from attack, helping save European lives. Condoleezza Rice

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I've found that in places where women have not really been afforded full rights yet - for instance, in the Middle East - even very conservative politicians in the region will say, 'You know, my daughter would really like to meet you,' or, 'Would you send a note to my granddaughter?' Condoleezza Rice

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