Quotes from Susan Rice

I don't worry about how folks want to characterize me.

I'm sort of in this rhythm where we want to make the most of the time we have, but when it's done it will be time for it to be done.

I am blunt when I want to be.

I think most Americans understand that we went through a period in which American leadership was judged quite critically internationally.

Well, I think by any expectation South Africa has come a tremendously long way. We've seen a society that many people thought couldn't withstand a peaceful transition to democracy without a great deal of violence, in fact, make that transition and do it in relative peace and security.

The U.S. cannot go it alone simply when it is convenient.

As Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Barak have repeatedly said, the intelligence and security relationship between the United States and Israel at present is unprecedented. It has never been stronger.

I would rather be alone and a loud voice for action than be silent.

If we are to garner sustained U.S. domestic support for future trade agreements, we have to make sure those Americans who have suffered as a consequence of past agreements have an effective social safety net, adjustment assistance, opportunities for retraining and new job creation that enables all Americans to thrive.

Once you've learned to study in a bathing suit on the grass with muscled men throwing frisbees over your head, you can accomplish almost anything.

As Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Barak have repeatedly said, the intelligence and security relationship between the United States and Israel at present is unprecedented. It has never been stronger.

The kids are Job One. So, to be quite candid, if they need me, I do my utmost to make sure I'm there.

South Africa's increasingly, for example, the largest foreign investor in various other parts of Africa.

President Obama is an extraordinary person to work with and for.

President Obama is funny, he's thoughtful, he's challenging, he's fun to work with - and it's been an extraordinary privilege.

I may not be able to work for anybody else again. I may just have to work for myself.

Legislation that would withhold funding for the United Nations is fundamentally flawed in concept and practice, sets us back, is self-defeating, and doesn't work.

There was a hateful video that was disseminated on the internet. It had nothing to do with the United States government and it's one that we find disgusting and reprehensible. It's been offensive to many, many people around the world.

I spend every day up at the United Nations where I have to interact with 192 other countries. I know how well the United States is viewed.

We've seen violent responses to 'Satanic Verses.' We've seen violent responses to the cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed in an evil way.

I've been very lucky to have had a supportive family, a great education, enormous opportunity and challenge.