“There is not an inherent contradiction between a Ukraine that has longstanding historic and cultural ties to Russia, and a modern Ukraine that wants to integrate more closely with Europe.” WantRealityPoliticsCommunityHistoryGenerationsModernPolicyEuropeStrategyRussiaIdeologyTiesContradictionForeign PolicyInherentHistoricUkraineIntegrating Author:Susan Rice
“If you're trying to get something done, there will always be people who don't want to see you get something done, or who have a stake in the status quo. And if they approach that through ad hominem criticism of you, you've got to have enough confidence and thickness of skin to be able to endure.” PeopleIfsWantTryingDoneEnoughAbleApproachCriticismSkinsEndureStakesAdsStatus QuoWant To See YouThickness Author:Susan Rice
“I'm sort of in this rhythm where we want to make the most of the time we have, but when it's done it will be time for it to be done.” WantDoneRhythm Author:Susan Rice
“If you want change, you have to make it. If we want progress we have to drive it.” IfsWantChangeProgress Author:Susan Rice