Distinguished Speaker Condoleezza Rice

In addition to being one of the most respected statesmen in U.S. history, she is also one of the most revered and admired women in America. After serving as the National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice was appointed the 66th Secretary of State by President George W. Bush In 2005 and served until 2009. A woman of uncanny intelligence, versatility and presence, she crafted and articulated the U.S. position on the world stage. Dr. Rice is currently a Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution and professor of political science at Stanford University.