But the truth of the matter is, we’re an open society, we want to remain an open society, and there will continue to be vulnerability. That’s why we have to meet the threats when they are not yet taking place on our territory and on our soil.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEPower is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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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.
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We need a common enemy to unite us.
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The best armor against everything around you is to be well educated, to work hard, to be twice as good as if you had to be, to do languages and culture better.
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I laugh almost everyday. I have a good sense of humor, so I’m always finding something funny.
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There’s no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.
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It’s bad policy to speculate on what you’ll do if a plan fails when you’re trying to make a plan work.
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Differences can be strength rather than a handicap.
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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgement are not the same.
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Out of struggle very often comes victory.
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Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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The quicker we get about the business of reducing our reliance on oil the better.
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America’s still a very, very powerful symbol and a very important place of leadership for the world.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgment are rarely the same. If you are too attentive to the former, you will most certainly not do the hard work of securing the latter.
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People may oppose you, but when they realize you can hurt them, they’ll join your side.
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