We need to move beyond the idea that girls can be leaders and create the expectation that they should be leaders.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEThere’s no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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Defeating human trafficking is a great moral calling of our time.
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In the United States, we’ve always been held together by the belief that it doesn’t matter where you came from. It matters where you’re going.
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My parents elected me president of the family when I was 4. We actually had an election every year and I always won. I’m an only child, and I could count on my mother’s vote.
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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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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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Out of struggle very often comes victory.
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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.
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We can’t rely – or no country can rely on just a single personality to carry it forward. And so what the American founding fathers understood was that institutions were built for human imperfection not human perfection.
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My mom was a teacher – I have the greatest respect for the profession – we need great teachers – not poor or mediocre ones.
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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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Differences can be a strength.
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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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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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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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Leading in a complex world means recognizing the simple things you can do to make things better.
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