I loved being Secretary of State, that's probably evident to everyone who watched me. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I loved what I did. I could've been secretary of state for ever. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
For somebody who loves foreign policy, being Secretary is the best job in the world - but it doesn't happen twice. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
Only in America could a refugee girl from Central Europe become secretary of state. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
John Kerry knows more about more subjects than an awful lot of people. But I think it's a very hard job [Secretary… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I think the hardest part [is] the priorities. There are an awful lot of things to do [being Secretary of State]. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The interesting part is, that being the United States Secretary of State, most places I went didn't have a problem with me… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
One of the things that was really an issue was I did not want to just be a woman secretary of state.… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I consider it my patriotic duty as an ordinary citizen - not as Secretary of State - to ask questions. I think… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I never dreamed about one day becoming Secretary of State. It's not that I was modest; it's just that I had never… — 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
I was not only the first woman to become secretary of state, I was the first [U.S.] secretary of state of the… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
[John Kerry] actually stole my line because when I became Secretary of State, I said, 'I hope my heels will fill Warren… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The stunning part was that one time Neil McElroy the Secretary of Defense who was the father of one of our classmates… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I had more problems with the men in our own government, and not because they were male chauvinistic pigs but because they… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
One of the things I write about a bit in my Madam Secretary memoir is on Rwanda, where I was an instructed… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I have to tell you, my seven-year-old granddaughter said to my daughter, her mother, 'So what's the big deal about Grandma Maddy… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
People didn't think that a woman could be the Secretary of State, when my name was out there...but then the Arab Ambassadors… — 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 Image
No matter how hard we might wish, we will not be able to transform China's behavior overnight. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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