What distinguishes Americans from many people in the world is our kind of endemic optimism. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
For me, being raised in a free America made all the difference. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The greatest thrill in my life was to represent the United States of America. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I've never seen America as an imperialist or colonialist or meddling country. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
Only in America could a refugee girl from Central Europe become secretary of state. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
If we have to use force, it is because we are America. We are the indispensable nation. We stand tall. We see… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I saw what happened when a dictator was allowed to take over a piece of a country and the country went down… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
US is a very religious country. Separation of church and state is part of our credo, but that it is hard to… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I was in Europe and it was at this stage that I fell in love with Americans in uniform. And I continue… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
Because of my parents' love of democracy, we came to America after being driven twice from our home in Czechoslovakia - first… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The magic of America is that we're a free and open society with a mixed population. Part of our security is our… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
Our predecessors understood that the ties that bind America are far stronger than disagreements over any particular policy and far more durable… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I felt that America's duty was not to try to do everything itself, but to foster a sense of commitment that would… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
In 1953, the United States played a significant role in orchestrating the overthrow of Iran's popular prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh. The Eisenhower… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
We are very hip on the fact that America's always No. 1. On this we are not, in terms of the number… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
And so I think that the idea of America working with other countries to solve problems is good for us, and it… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I am often asked if, when I was secretary, I had problems with foreign men. That is not who I had problems… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The American Dream means being part of a society that allows you to be or do whatever you want, and to have… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
It's important that we invest in America - literally. The terrorists wanted to destroy our economy, and we can't let our system… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
In 1953, the United States played a significant role in orchestrating the overthrow of Iran's popular prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh. The Eisenhower administration believed… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
No matter how hard we might wish, we will not be able to transform China's behavior overnight. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
There are a lot of similar aspects in all the religions. The question is which side of it you hold up. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
I am often asked if, when I was secretary, I had problems with foreign men. That is not who I had problems with, because… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
I can't imagine what it is like to be raised in a society where their only statues that exist are to you and your… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
I bought ... the pins with my three daughters in mind; the ships are beautiful, graceful, and moving along at full sail, having long… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
“I also think it is important for women to help one another. I have a saying: There is a special place in hell for… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
The capability of negotiating... is something that means you not only have to understand fully what you believe and what your national interests are… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
I know that war is very cruel and that life is harder when you aren't able to live in the place you called home. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
Women are more than 50% of almost every country in the world. Countries rob themselves of the resources of women if they keep them… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
What you have to be concerned about are the extremists. On the whole, we need to understand the more moderate Muslims before they become… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
