We're in a new world. We're in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could make us very, very sorry that we didn't act.

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• Condoleezza Rice:

  So I think, if September 11 taught us anything, it taught us that we're vulnerable, and vulnerable

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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

• Condoleezza Rice:

  Success is not assured, but America is resolute: this is the best chance for peace we are likely to

• Condoleezza Rice:

  We needed to go back on the offense and offer clear leadership on Iraq.

• Condoleezza Rice:

  We will continue to work together in our common fight against terror.

• Condoleezza Rice:

  Our policies toward Iraq simply are to protect the region and to protect Iraq's people and neighbor

• Condoleezza Rice:

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• Condoleezza Rice:

  The people of the Middle East share the desire for freedom. We have an opportunity - and an obligat

• Condoleezza Rice:

  There was no silver bullet that could have prevented the 11 September attacks. There was nothing de