Want Quotes by Condoleezza Rice

13 Want quotes by Condoleezza Rice

Rice’s brief set of thirteen thoughts on wanting provides a glimpse into how personal ambition can shape public service. It’s a focused starting point for anyone curious about the interplay between desire and leadership.

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Everyone wants Russia to be a prosperous, democratic state that is fully integrated.

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We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud.

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When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.

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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…

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The political face of Europe is one that has said very clearly that it wants cooperation and friendship with the United States.

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When are we going to stop making excuses for the terrorists and saying that somebody is making them do it? No, these…

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I find that the great majority of public servants across the entire political spectrum come because they believe in the United States…

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Multiethnic character of America is very attractive to people. They also see a place where you get ahead, not because of where…

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We [The United States] believe the Iranian people want a future of freedom and human rights: the right to vote, to run…

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But the truth of the matter is, we're an open society, we want to remain an open society, and there will continue…

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I'm saying there is no way that I will do this, because it's really not me. I know my strengths, and governor…

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But I want to just caution, it is not incumbent on the United States to prove that Saddam Hussein is trying to…

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I think there are plenty of men out there who are capable and accomplished in their own realm. You don't have to…

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The Iranian people have a proud past. They merit a great future.

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The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.

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