Condoleezza Rice Quotes

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Condoleezza Rice

Profession : Statesman

Birth : November 14, 1954

After all, when the world looks to America, they look to us because we are the most successful political and economic experiment in human history.

Condoleezza Rice

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

If you love Russia, you have to love Godunov.

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I know a lot of very stable gay couples.

Condoleezza Rice

There was no silver bullet that could have prevented the 9/11 attacks.

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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

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?'

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Our policies toward Iraq simply are to protect the region and to protect Iraq's people and neighbors.

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I think my father thought I might be president of the United States. I think he would've been satisfied with secretary of state. I'm a foreign policy person, and to have a chance to serve my country as the nation's chief diplomat at a time of peril and consequence, that was enough.

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.

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I will never forget the bright September day, standing at my desk in the White House, when my young assistant said that a plane had hit the World Trade Center - and then a second one - and a third, the Pentagon.

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