Posted on 04/16/2003 8:49:07 AM PDT by mhking
Commentary by National Security Advisor
Condoleezza Rice Sent to Black Media by Project 21
For Release: April 17, 2003
Contact: David Almasi at 202/371-1400 x106
Observations on faith and freedom made by National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. this past February are being circulated to the black media as a New Visions Commentary by the African-American leadership network Project 21.
While Dr. Rice's remarks were initially re-released to coincide with the observance of Easter, her comments are increasingly poignant now since American military forces have led the liberation of Iraq.
"Our cherished diversity of thought is one of the hallmarks of our nation and envy of the world," said Project 21 member Donald Scoggins. "This rare quality could not be exemplified more than through the contributions of Dr. Condoleezza Rice. Not only is she a person of unparallel achievement in the turbulent arena of public service, but Dr. Rice has uniquely interwoven her sense of spirituality with whatever government policies she proposesduring her career."
Some of Dr. Rice's comments in her New Visions Commentary include:
* "Throughout my life I have never doubted the existence of God, but, like most people, I have had some ups and downs in practicing my faith."
* "Faith is what gives me comfort, and humility, and hope - even through the darkest hours. Like many people, I have turned to God and prayer more and more this past year and a half. Terror and tragedy have made us more aware of our vulnerability and our own mortality."
* "America emerged from the losses of September 11th as a nation that is not only stronger, but hopefully better and more generous. Tragedy made us appreciate our freedom more - and more conscious of the fact that God gives all people, everywhere, the right to be free. It made us more thankful for our own prosperity, for life, and health - and more aware that all people everywhere deserve the opportunity to build a better future."
New Visions Commentaries are published at least four times a month by Project 21, an organization seeking to promote conservative and free-market African-American viewpoints in the media. Dr. Rice's office gave Project 21 special permission to reprint an abridged version of her remarks as a New Visions Commentary.
Dr. Rice's New Visions Commentary can be downloaded at http://www.nationalcenter.org/P21NVRiceValues403.html. The unabridged version of her speech can be found at http://noleftturns.ashbrook.org/default.asp?archiveID=1045.
Project 21 has been a leading voice of the African-American community since 1992. For more information, contact David Almasi at (202) 371-1400 x106 or Project21@nationalcenter.org, or visit Project 21's web site at http://www.nationalcenter.org/P21Index.html.
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