"No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or making clear that you disapprove of something, is the fact that the person sitting across the table is a human being, so the goal is to always establish common ground."
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Madeleine Albright, born in Prague in 1937, was a trailblazing diplomat who became the first female United States Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. Fleeing from the Nazis during World War II, she later earned a Ph.D. in political science and established herself as a formidable voice in international relations. Albright’s legacy extends beyond her groundbreaking role in American politics; she was a staunch advocate for democracy and women's rights, leaving an indelible mark on global diplomacy.
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"If we have to use force, it is because we are America. We are the indispensable nation. We stand tall. We see further into the future."
Madeleine Albright
"While democracy in the long run is the most stable form of government, in the short run, it is among the most fragile."
Madeleine Albright
"I have said this many times, that there seems to be enough room in the world for mediocre men, but not for mediocre women, and we really have to work very, very hard."
Madeleine Albright
"The magic of America is that we're a free and open society with a mixed population. Part of our security is our freedom."
Madeleine Albright"We live in an image society. Speeches are not what anybody cares about; what they care about is the picture."
Madeleine Albright"It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent."
Madeleine Albright"Most of the time I spend when I get up in the morning is trying to figure out what is going to happen."
Madeleine Albright