What has always made our country special is that it doesn't matter where you come from; it matters where you're going. Our job is to make certain the pathways are open to both our boys and our girls. Condoleezza Rice boycountrygirl Change image and share on social
People notice if you are black. People notice if you are female. We are certainly not either colorblind or gender-blind in this country, so I'm not suggesting that it isn't a factor. But I think in the final analysis, people will take a look at the positions, and they'll take a look at the issues. Condoleezza Rice analysisblackblind share on social
I'm quite content to spend my life helping young people find themselves. I've had my fill of politics. Condoleezza Rice contentfillfind Change image and share on social
Frankly, as secretary of state, if somebody treats you badly because you're a woman, it's your fault - not theirs. Condoleezza Rice badlyfaultfrankly Change image and share on social
So I think, if September 11 taught us anything, it taught us that we're vulnerable, and vulnerable in ways that we didn't fully understand. Condoleezza Rice fullyseptemberteach Change image and share on social
I don't think anybody can take the word of Saddam Hussein and his regime, and certainly an American president and allies who are obligated to worry about the safety and security of our countries, cannot take the word of this dictator, who lies, pathologically lies. Condoleezza Rice allyamericancountry share on social
We can't afford to leave Afghanistan to the Taliban and the terrorists. Condoleezza Rice affordafghanistanleave Change image and share on social
Well, there's been plenty of ultimatums, and one thing that we better be very clear is that we can't continue to have the kind of defiance of the United Nations, the defiance of the international community that we've had. Condoleezza Rice clearcommunitycontinue share on social
My mom was a teacher - I have the greatest respect for the profession - we need great teachers - not poor or mediocre ones. Condoleezza Rice greatmediocremom Change image and share on social
That was a sin: to consider yourself victimized or not able to control your destiny or your fate - that was the one cardinal sin in our community. Condoleezza Rice cardinalcommunitycontrol Change image and share on social