Condoleeza Rice

b 14 November 1954

First African American woman Secretary of State (2005).

 

When the Founding Fathers said 'we, the people', they did not mean me.

Independent, 3 April 2004

 

Punish France, ignore Germany, and forgive Russia.

 

People may oppose you, but when they realize you can hurt them, they'll join your side.

 

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