Country Quotes by Madeleine Albright

13 Country quotes by Madeleine Albright

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Madeleine Albright’s 13 remarks distill decades of diplomatic experience into clear, often poignant thoughts on what makes a country tick.

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I've never seen America as an imperialist or colonialist or meddling country.

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I felt that America's duty was not to try to do everything itself, but to foster a sense of commitment that would…

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When Hillary served as Secretary of State, I watched her partner with President Obama to restore our country's reputation around the world.

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I have been in meetings where a head of state will say, 'I like your tie,' to a man... or, 'I like…

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If you look at U.S. history through religious history, there is very much a motif that shows the importance religion has played…

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And so I think that the idea of America working with other countries to solve problems is good for us, and it…

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I am a beneficiary of the American people's generosity, and I hope we can have comprehensive immigration legislation that allows this country…

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I saw what happened when a dictator was allowed to take over a piece of a country and the country went down…

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US is a very religious country. Separation of church and state is part of our credo, but that it is hard to…

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Embrace the faith that every challenge surmounted by your energy; every problem solved by your wisdom; every soul stirred by your passion;…

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The American Dream means being part of a society that allows you to be or do whatever you want, and to have…

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In terms intellectually, [what] shaped my life was the whole Munich thing [the Munich Agreement] that I knew about all my life,…

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Women are more than 50% of almost every country in the world. Countries rob themselves of the resources of women if they…

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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…

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No matter how hard we might wish, we will not be able to transform China's behavior overnight.

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There are a lot of similar aspects in all the religions. The question is which side of it you hold up.

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Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume.

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I am often asked if, when I was secretary, I had problems with foreign men. That is not who I had problems with, because…

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Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room.

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I am by nature a worried optimist.

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If there's nobody in your way, you're not going anywhere.

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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…

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I bought ... the pins with my three daughters in mind; the ships are beautiful, graceful, and moving along at full sail, having long…

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“I also think it is important for women to help one another. I have a saying: There is a special place in hell for…

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The capability of negotiating... is something that means you not only have to understand fully what you believe and what your national interests are…

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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.

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Women are more than 50% of almost every country in the world. Countries rob themselves of the resources of women if they keep them…

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What you have to be concerned about are the extremists. On the whole, we need to understand the more moderate Muslims before they become…

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