Race is a constant factor in American life. Yet reacting to every incident,real or imagined, is crippling, tiring, and ultimately counterproductive.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEAs 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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I think that the United States has always been most effective when it is leading both from power and principle.
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Differences can be a strength.
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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.
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We need a common enemy to unite us.
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If you cannot allow people to do their jobs, nobody with substance and creativity will work for you.
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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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Most days are not overwhelmingly successful in your life. And what really marks whether you’re going to be successful is how well you deal with the bad days, not how well you deal with the good ones.
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What you know today can affect what you do tomorrow, but not what you did yesterday.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgement are not the same.
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I think America is still a bright, shining city on the hill – not because we’re perfect but because we struggle in our imperfections every day.
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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.
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Human beings are not perfect. Their institutions are not perfect, but they have to keep trying. And America has to help people keep trying.
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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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History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
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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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