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Condoleezza Rice ‘especially proud’ of Obama victory.
thinkprogress.org - 11/5/2008
Condoleezza Rice ‘especially proud’ of Obama victory.
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During a press conference this morning, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said John McCain was “gracious” and “a great patriot,” while Barack Obama was “inspirational” and “will continue to be.” A jubilant Rice added that she was proud of her country – “it continues to surprise…it continues ...

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Comments from Left Field:  Condi Rice on the Obama Win

state.gov - 11/12/2008
Interview With Steve Scully of C-SPAN
— state.gov — Secretary Condoleezza Rice Washington, DC November 10, 2008 QUESTION: Secretary of State Rice, how does the world view America? SECRETARY RICE: Well, the world views America still, I think, as a place where you can be anybody and do anything, where it ... (more) Interview With Steve Scully of C-SPAN

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Rice Congratulates Obama on Victory (video)
— youtube.com — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says that as an African-American she is 'especially proud' that Democrat Barack Obama has been elected the first black U.... (more) Rice Congratulates Obama on Victory (video)

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boston.com - 11/5/2008
Rice: US democracy renews itself
— boston.com — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today Barack Obama's election is an extraordinary step toward a "more perfect union." "We just keep working at it and trying," she told reporters in Washington before leaving on another foreign trip. American ... (more) Rice: US democracy renews itself

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Condi Rice on the Obama Win
Comments from Left Field — From Think Progress: I did not want this morning to pass without taking note of the extraordinary election last night. This was an exercise in American democracy of which Americans across the political spectrum are justifiably proud. I want to note that Sen. McCain was gracious; he’s a great patriot. I want to note that president-elect Obama was inspirational, and I’m certain he will continue to be. The Department of State will do everything that we can — and I personally will do ...

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