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 RICESelf esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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Race is a constant factor in American life. Yet reacting to every incident,real or imagined, is crippling, tiring, and ultimately counterproductive.
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There is nothing better than being in a classroom with really, really brilliant students, and opening up new worlds to them. That’s what I love doing.
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If you are overdressed, it is a comment on them. If you are under dressed, it is a comment on you.
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Truly remarkable leadership is not just about motivating others to follow, it’s about inspiring them to become leaders themselves and setting the stage for even greater opportunities for future generations.
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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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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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As secretary of state it’s been an enormous honor to represent this great country that I love so much – I have really seen that our great strengths are in the ability of people to reach their potential here.
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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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The problem here is that there will always be some uncertainty about how quickly Saddam can acquire nuclear weapons. But we don’t want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgement are not the same.
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When diplomacy has been exhausted, the Security Council must become involved. Questions about Iran’s nuclear activities remain unanswered, despite repeated efforts by the IAEA.
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The quicker we get about the business of reducing our reliance on oil the better.
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It is a dangerous thing to ask why someone else has been given more. It is humbling – and indeed healthy – to ask why you have been given so much.
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You cannot be on one hand dedicated to peace and on the other dedicated to violence. Those two things are irreconcilable.
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We’re not going to negotiate about the terms of terrorism. You don’t negotiate about terrorism. It’s is wrong to engage in terrorism, and there isn’t anything to negotiate.
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