I think our dependence on foreign oil is a real problem, potential Achilles heel, and we have to do something about it.
Condoleezza RiceWe [USA] need to deal with our problems here at home if we're going to be strong enough to lead abroad.
Condoleezza RiceWhen you're in government, of course, you have protection and you have people who are looking out for your wellbeing, but you can't live in a state of fear. If you do, you're not going to do your job very well and you're going to give yourself high blood pressure, which probably isn't worth it.
Condoleezza RiceIt's bad policy to speculate on what you'll do if a plan fails when you're trying to make a plan work.
Condoleezza Rice