【答案解析】It would be neither the first nor the last time that Rice, President-elect George W. Bush's choice to head the National Security Council, would exceed expectations." I've seen it happen time and time again," said Michael MeFaul, a Democrat who advised A1 Gore's campaign but is close to Rice. "Foreign policy is dominated by bald, graying white men and they're not used to someone like Condi Rice." Indeed, Rice, 46, hears little outward resemblance to Henry Kissinger, the quintessential national security adviser, but friends and colleagues say she is among of the smartest, most articulate and charming people they know. A steely manager, she also is a concert pianist and maniacal sports fan, half-joking that the only job she would rather have is commissioner of the National Football League.