Condoleezza Rice Quotes
A collection of quotes by Condoleezza Rice.
Condoleezza Rice is an American political scientist, diplomat, and academic who served as the 66th United States Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009. Born on November 14, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama, Rice grew up in a segregated South during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite facing racial discrimination, she excelled academically and attended Stanford University on a scholarship.
Rice earned a bachelor's degree in political science and communication before completing her master's and doctoral degrees in international studies. She embarked on an academic career, becoming a professor of political science at Stanford University and specializing in international relations and Soviet and Eastern European studies.
In 1989, Rice joined the National Security Council under President George H.W. Bush, where she focused on Soviet and Eastern European affairs. In subsequent years, she held various high-level positions, including National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
As Secretary of State, Rice played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during a tumultuous period that included the war in Iraq, the Arab Spring, and nuclear negotiations with Iran. She traveled extensively, seeking to strengthen alliances and promote democratic reforms worldwide.
After leaving government, Rice returned to academia and wrote several books, including her memoir "No Higher Honor" and the bestseller "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom."
Rice remains an influential figure in American politics, known for her expertise in foreign policy and commitment to education and international relations.
