"So as we sought to rewrite the narrative of the United States in the region, and to center it on democracy, that became part of our language as well. It was not just about elections, free trade, macroeconomic soundness, and economic growth; it was also about making sure that democracies are accountable for something else. Are they delivering for their people? Are lives actually getting better? Are there improvements in education, health care, housing, and transparency in government? It was not about the language of the left or the right, but about the language of democracy." - Condoleezza Rice