Quote

I was conscious of the fact that it could be to my disadvantage to marry a white guy - that some folks would hold that against me.

Susan Rice

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Susan Rice
Age: 59
Born: 1964
Born: November 17
Diplomat
Politician
Screenwriter
United States Ambassador To The United Nations
Washington
District of Columbia
Susan Elizabeth Rice
Would
Marry
Folks
Conscious
Hold
Guy
Fact
White
Disadvantage
Facts
Disadvantages

More quotes by Susan Rice

Image
Americans understand that our security is enhanced when the United States is trusted and respected in the world.
Susan Rice
Image
President Obama is perhaps the smartest person I've ever worked with.
Susan Rice
Image
If you want change, you have to make it. If we want progress we have to drive it.
Susan Rice
Image
We know that weapons, heavy weapons continue to flow across the border from Russia into Ukraine. And we have now, in recent days, indications that Russians - Russian military units themselves have, on occasion, fired into Ukraine.
Susan Rice
Image
What I learned is that policymakers have to force consideration of actions that may not have occurred to them at the time.
Susan Rice
Image
One can't erase the tremendous burden of apartheid in 10 years, 20 years, I believe, even 30 years.
Susan Rice
Image
It is manifestly in the interest of the United States to deal with the very real threat that climate change poses. And that's why President Obama has worked so hard to reduce our own emissions and to lead internationally in forging the Paris climate agreement.
Susan Rice
Image
Since I've had a career, my hair has been more or less professional.
Susan Rice
Image
Governing is different than campaigning, and that comes with a whole different level of responsibility.
Susan Rice
Image
Can I be blunt? Yes. Can I be diplomatic? Yes. Can I concoct a mixture of vinegar and honey when the circumstances warrant? Yes.
Susan Rice
Image
If you're trying to get something done, there will always be people who don't want to see you get something done, or who have a stake in the status quo. And if they approach that through ad hominem criticism of you, you've got to have enough confidence and thickness of skin to be able to endure.
Susan Rice
Image
The United States share of the African market it's very small, it's only about 8 percent.
Susan Rice
Image
I don't worry about how folks want to characterize me.
Susan Rice
Image
I've been very lucky to have had a supportive family, a great education, enormous opportunity and challenge.
Susan Rice
Image
President Obama has got the most moderate temperament.
Susan Rice
Image
People are consuming the news that is comfortable for them, not necessarily the news that is real or that they need to know.
Susan Rice
Image
It may not be what you would've chosen, but we all have a responsibility to be active citizens and shape our system and our future.
Susan Rice
Image
I like to think that with me, what you see is what you get, and you can like or dislike it, it's up to you, but it's straight. That's something that I pride myself on.
Susan Rice
Image
Once you've learned to study in a bathing suit on the grass with muscled men throwing frisbees over your head, you can accomplish almost anything.
Susan Rice
Image
I'm apologetic when I feel like I've made a mistake. And when I have done a disservice to myself or someone else. But I don't feel a need to apologize for doing or saying something that I think needs to be said, just because it may not sit comfortably with somebody else.
Susan Rice