Quotes About Diplomacy

I think war should be illegal.

Our policy on the annexation of Crimea, which we consider illegal, will stay.

There is nothing fast or easy about diplomacy. I have no illusions about that.

I still have this image: I can't be controversial, I can't say things.

We must immediately find the way to come and say to the U.S., 'Despite the difficult differences of opinion between us, there are no closer friends, and no better allies than you to us, and we to you.'

Don't create more enemies than you take out by some immoral act.

Trump's foreign policy is not so much immoral as it is amoral.

To be effective at delivering a decent life for all, the U.N. must treat all the people it serves with impartiality and respect.

War of aggression, war which does not imply defense of one's country, is a collective crime.

America's international broadcasters are an important part of the face we present to the world.

It's impossible to impose peace, only to create it.

Aristotle might not recognize it, or others who are at the root of democracy. What type of democracy do you impose with marines and bombs?

We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone, but rather to let it shine as an example for everyone to follow.

Russia would not support anything which would be actually imposed on Syrians.

Russia is an important power upon which the U.S.A. imposed a Cold War.

An agreement cannot be the result of an imposition.

We can't give the impression to our allies or friends in Asia that because the president is against TPP... that therefore, economically, we're going to pull away from Asia.

Improvising political dialogue is not easy.

For me, I never really understood why certain lines had to be crossed in order to get a point across. There's a PG way to say everything, in my opinion.

Saudi Arabia is the country that in the end will determine the ability of the Arabs to reach a compromise with Israel.

Conflicts, even just ones, which in the end can come at the expense of the State of Israel, are things that we must be very cautious about and hold back on personally.

When somebody says something stupid to me, I usually alleviate it with laughter and humour. I make light of it to educate people on why it's inappropriate.

I'm a mediator by training and inclination.

I hope any government formed in Egypt will understand there is no choice but to maintain the framework of international agreements, which include the peace agreement with Israel.