The term 'SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE' refers to the 66th United States Secretary of State, Condoleezza RICE. She was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005 and served until 2009. RICE was the first African-American woman to serve as Secretary of State. She was also the first female National Security Advisor, a position she held from 2001 to 2005. RICE is an expert on international security and foreign policy and has authored several books on the subject.