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 americacircumstanceessence share on social
I would even say that my parents, and their friends in our community, thought of education as a kind of armor against racism. Condoleezza Rice armorcommunityeducation Change image and share on social
I've been in enough positions to respect people with different views. Condoleezza Rice havepeopleposition Change image and share on social
Success is not assured, but America is resolute: this is the best chance for peace we are likely to see for some years to come - and we are acting to help Israelis and Palestinians seize this chance. Condoleezza Rice actamericaassure Change image and share on social
I have enormous respect for people who do run for office. Condoleezza Rice enormousofficepeople Change image and share on social
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 democracydemocraticexercise Change image and share on social
Let me let you in on a little secret. There is no such thing as an international community. There are self-maximizing, self-interested states that will push their interests as far as possible. Condoleezza Rice communityinterestinternational Change image and share on social
I think there are still unanswered questions about Benghazi. I think there are unanswered questions, and they could be easily answered. But I think they need to be answered. Condoleezza Rice answerbenghazieasily Change image and share on social
The idea the president of the United States was warned that Al-Qaeda was going to attack the United States and did nothing about it - really? Do you think any president of the United States, if he had even an inkling there was going to be an attack, they wouldn't have moved heaven and earth to try to stop it? Condoleezza Rice attackearthheaven share on social
I am very fond of Jeb Bush. He's a friend; he was a terrific governor of Florida. I worked with him on some immigration and education issues. Condoleezza Rice busheducationflorida Change image and share on social