I think that its always appropriate for Americans and for American foreign policy to make clear why we feel that self-government is most compatible with peace, the well-being of people, and human dignity. – Jeane Kirkpatrick
Democracy not only requires equality but also an unshakable conviction in the value of each person, who is then equal. – Jeane Kirkpatrick
The real point is that totalitarian regimes have claimed jurisdiction over the whole person, and the whole society, and they dont at all believe that we should give unto Caesar that which is Caesars and unto God that which is Gods. – Jeane Kirkpatrick
There is an absolutely fundamental hostility on the part of totalitarian regimes toward religion. – Jeane Kirkpatrick
Well, I think by any expectation South Africa has come a tremendously long way. Weve seen a society that many people thought couldnt 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. – Susan Rice