Quotes by Condoleezza Rice

There are those who would draw a sharp line between power politics and a principled foreign policy based on values. This polarized view - you are either a realist or devoted to norms and values - may be just fine in academic debate, but it is a disaster for American foreign policy. American values are universal.

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.

I got the chance to be the secretary of state Im an international relations specialist. It doesnt get better than that.

We needed to go back on the offense and offer clear leadership on Iraq.

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.

One thing that education can do is it can provide us with an opportunity to understand one another better, and so while Ive spent a lot of my time in the world of politics, Ive always felt that it is really not politics that will solve this for us.

I didnt run for student council president. I dont see myself in any way in elected office. I love policy. Im not particularly fond of politics.

I would even say that my parents, and their friends in our community, thought of education as a kind of armor against racism.

When youre doing collaborative music, the relationship that forms is a very bonding kind of experience.

The people of the Middle East share the desire for freedom. We have an opportunity - and an obligation - to help them turn this desire into reality.