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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
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Condoleezza Rice
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: November 14
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I love to watch football.I actually really love to watch almost any competition with a score at the end.
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Punish France, ignore Germany, and forgive Russia.
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I think the word of the United States has been as good as gold in its international dealings and its agreements.
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Education is of no value and talent is worthless - unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.
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Even when you cherish democratic ideals, it is never easy to turn them into effective democratic institutions. This process will take decades.
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There was no silver bullet that could have prevented the 11 September attacks. There was nothing demonstrating or showing that something was coming in the United States. If there had been something, we would have acted on it.
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I believe in having a private life.
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My job is to try to advance American foreign policy, to try to advance the president's agenda on democracy and human rights.
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We need to move beyond the idea that girls can be leaders and create the expectation that they should be leaders.
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I firmly believe you never should spend your time being the former anything.
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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.
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