Condoleezza Rice apologizes for not preventing 9/11
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice offered a personal apology for not preventing the 9/11 attacks, stating that "those who thought the world could be ruled by hate and fear were wrong." Speaking at a Pentagon commemoration, she reflected that while those in authority did what they knew to do, "by definition, it was not enough."
Rice's statement addresses the enduring legacy of 9/11 and the responsibilities of leadership in national security, offering a moment of reflection on past failures and future vigilance.