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 RICEIf I can look at your zip code and I can tell whether you’re going to get a good education, we’ve got a real problem.
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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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The quicker we get about the business of reducing our reliance on oil the better.
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NATO is built on security, but it’s also built on values.
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I was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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Defeating human trafficking is a great moral calling of our time.
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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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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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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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Every good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.
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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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This is the democratic process at work, What you’re seeing with this process is the Iraqi people embracing American-style democracy.
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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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Prejudice and bigotry are brought down…by the sheer force of determination of individuals to succeed and the refusal of a human being to let prejudice define the parameters of the possible.
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We’re in a new world. We’re in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could make us very, very sorry that we didn’t act.
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In America, with education and hard work, it really does not matter where you came from; it matters only where you are going.
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