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 chancechiefconsequence share on social
Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarely the same. Condoleezza Rice headlinehistoryjudgment Change image and share on social
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
I have enormous respect for people who do run for office. Condoleezza Rice enormousofficepeople Change image and share on social
I talked about the need for American leadership, I talked about the importance of the United States to a more peaceful world, a world that has been quite turbulent in recent years, and needs a strong American anchor. Condoleezza Rice americananchorimportance share on social
I don't see myself in any way in elective office. Condoleezza Rice electiveoffice Change image and share on social
There was no silver bullet that could have prevented the 9/11 attacks. Condoleezza Rice attackbulletprevent Change image and share on social
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 americaeconomicexperiment Change image and share on social
