[Peach]

She is regularly called the most brilliant person in any room she's in. We're lucky to have her and if the libs are smart (which they aren't), they'll leave her alone.

[hardhead]

I don't have TV so have never watched or heard her being grilled by commie members of congress. Does she have claws and can she give it to the best of them?

[DollyCali]

She is regularly called the most brilliant person in any room she's in.

and I am guessing the most gracious & gentle also...smart, pretty, physically & musically talented - wow

NEWLY appointed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was shocked Saturday when her pals threw her a surprise 50th birthday party. Rice thought she was going to a low-key dinner, and was stunned when her driver pulled into the British Embassy. Katherine Manning, the ambassador's wife, had invited President and Laura Bush, Karl Rove, Karen Hughes, Colin Powell and Vernon Jordan. "And she was surprised," said guest Sheila Stainback of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Rice changed into a red dress Oscar de la Renta had sent over for the party.