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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.

Condoleezza Rice

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Condoleezza Rice
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: November 14
Academic
Autobiographer
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Former United States Secretary Of State
Pedagogue
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Political Scientist
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Birmingham
Alabama
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