One of the signs that things are going reasonably well for democracy is that we have the states where they're closer to the people. Federalism is a strength. We have all of these civil society institutions - civil society is… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
The American Founding Fathers gave us courts, independent jurists. They left room for civil society, which meant that citizens could directly associate in order to bring pressure on their governments. And they gave us a free press. They understood that… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
It has been hard to muster the resources to support fledgling democracies and to intervene on behalf of the most desperate. The AIDS orphans… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
We can't live true to our set of values unless American educational system is strong. I really believe that if we don't get that… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
I remember at the time of 9/11 that there were women who went out of their way to escort Muslim women to grocery stores… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership. — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
A lot is being done to bring additional protective measures, particularly the critical infrastructure locations around the United States, ... There is a very… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
You cannot be on one hand dedicated to peace and on the other dedicated to violence. Those two things are irreconcilable. — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
I'm not personally fearful, but I look out, and there are a number of things that concern me, and I'm hopeful that we can… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
[I'm] very fortunate and blessed person who still has a lot of living to do. — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
I think there are plenty of men out there who are capable and accomplished in their own realm. You don't have to be in… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
I've always said as a political scientist that "culture" is what we use when we can't explain things. I think it's more about accessibility.… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
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