Country Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“For 60 years, my country, the United States, pursued stability at the expense of democracy in this region, here in the Middle East, and we achieved neither.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2015
Stability pursued without democratic foundations leads to fragile outcomes and unfulfilled goals.
In simple terms: Stability without democracy fails.
Key Takeaway
Balance stability with democratic values.
Themes
politics
democracy
stability
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
political
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- foreign policy planning
- nation‑building
- regional diplomacy
Key Concepts
Governance
regional policy
trade‑offs
Questions to Reflect On
- Can stability exist without democracy?
- What compromises are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Prioritizing stability can suppress necessary reforms.
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