My father joined our party because the Democrats in Jim Crow Alabama of 1952 would not register him to vote. The Republicans did. Condoleezza Rice alabamacrowdemocrat Change image and share on social
I think it goes back to whether or not race and class - that is, race and poverty - is not becoming even more of a constraint. Because with the failing public schools, I worry that the way that my grandparents got out of poverty, the way that my parents became educated, is just not going to be there for a whole bunch of kids. Condoleezza Rice backbunchclass share on social
People are tired of being kept from the dignity that allows them to make their own choices. Condoleezza Rice choicedignitymake Change image and share on social
You aren't going to be successful as a diplomat if you don't understand the strategic context in which you are actually negotiating. It is not deal making. It's not. Condoleezza Rice contextdealdiplomat Change image and share on social
I didn't run for student council president. I don't see myself in any way in elected office. I love policy. I'm not particularly fond of politics. Condoleezza Rice councilelectfond Change image and share on social
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
If I'd been a better long-term planner, I'd still be in music, as a musician someplace. So I'll take it one step at a time. Condoleezza Rice longmusicmusician Change image and share on social
I'm actually - believe it or not, for an academic - an aural learner. Condoleezza Rice academicaurallearner 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