Everyone knows that Condoleezza Rice (photo) is 66 in a row and the first US Secretary of State by gender and skin color. Her biography and track record can be found on many Internet resources. It is much more interesting to track the stages of her journey, because not every black American, even a man, manages to occupy such a high position. Perhaps, following the process of its formation, it will be possible to more accurately assess this extraordinary personality in its own way.
"I'll be here…"
When little Condoleezza was only eight years old, her father, a teacher at one of the US Universities, took the girl on an excursion to the White House. Unlike other children, she did not look at the situation, but thought about something intently. Then, looking into her father's eyes, she said: "… I will be here." Even then, in early childhood, the girl set a goal: to take a place in the White House.
She was not embarrassed by either the color of her skin or the lack of political connections of her parents. Condoleezza Rice got her way: by graduatingDenver University, having changed many administrative positions, having served as the director of the Security Council on the USSR, this lady became the first non-white woman to hold the post of Secretary of State.
Condoleezza and Democracy
On the wall of the office of the female Secretary of State hangs a speech by J. Marshall, in which he proposes a plan for the post-war reconstruction of Europe. Condoleezza Rice considers herself his successor. She confidently says that the United States is the only country in the world that brings democracy and prosperity to the peoples of the Eastern countries. She sincerely believes that only the United States, with its interference in the internal affairs of many countries, with its weapons, is capable of bringing peace to the Eastern peoples. Condoleezza Rice says that in the area where she grew up, the word "democracy" did not exist. However, the country managed to build it, despite the obstacles and opinions of those who disagree. Maybe Lady 66 understands the word "democracy" in her own way, but she does not deviate from her opinion one iota. Employability, perseverance and strict adherence to one's own principles are appreciated by the leaders of many countries. The Secretary of State is truly committed to the team she works with. Comparing her perseverance, confidence and efficiency with her own convictions, one of the sites stated that the political figure of Condoleezza Rice is as effective as Stalin's people's commissars were during the war.
“…nothing to talk about with Putin”
Condoleezza is more than critical of Russia. First, because her concept of democracy does not matchwith the understanding of this term by Putin and Medvedev. Secondly, because I am sure that the reset of relations took place only on the part of the United States, and Russia is not going to do this. Condoleezza Rice has always spoken negatively about Russia, to put it mildly. The Secretary of State 66 does not like that Russia supported the UN Resolution on Iran, sharply criticizes the country's policy in Syria, and publicly called the granting of asylum to E. Snowden a "slap in the face" of the United States. "Russia," Condoleezza Rice is sure, "is a power that has lost its power. Therefore, Obama has nothing to talk about with the President of Russia." Some politicians are sure that the time is not far off when a black woman with her own views and a huge capacity for work will begin to claim the place of the President of America.
