''We don't talk about it very much, but, yes ... it is a very good thing for the rest of the world that when Colin Powell and I walk in with the president of the United States, we are there as secretary of state and national security adviser, because I think it says to people that there aren't boundaries in which black Americans are not supposed to play
When African-Americans walked in with Clinton they were usually there as representatives of a constituent group getting some boon from the government ... takers not givers ... subservient clients not respected equals and contributors.
When I think of Dr. Rice I see no color, only a shining soul. I sincerely hope she continues to rise to the top.