Quotes About Diplomacy

As we move toward a new Middle East, over the years and, I think, over the decades to come, we will make a lot of people very nervous.

Many Europeans are concerned that stronger sanctions are a slippery slope toward war unless the U.S. is at the table.

The ability to compromise is not a diplomatic politeness toward a partner but rather taking into account and respecting your partner's legitimate interests.

Overwhelmingly, Israel's political and military establishment want the rest of the world to act diplomatically or otherwise to stop Iran. But if that doesn't happen, then the impulse toward the use of force will become quite strong.

Haitian diplomacy will be oriented toward the influx of foreign capital, direct investments that create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

There's no better inside player than Nancy Pelosi, and I don't have any animosity towards her.

In 1993, Israel and North Korea were moving towards an agreement in which North Korea would stop sending any missiles or military technology to the Middle East and Israel would recognize that country. President Clinton intervened and blocked it.

But at the same time, I think we recognize we can't impose democracy from without, particularly American-style democracy. We need to work with those elements in the region that are moving towards a reformed process and there are a number of them.

And in this community, as in all others, the Golden Rule still applies - we must be act toward other nations as we would have them act towards America.

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.

A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace.

We feel an enormous sense of gratitude towards the American people.

I consider no man honest who does not observe towards other nations the principles which he desires to be observed towards his own: and therefore I will not interfere in your domestic questions.

You can't go fighting everyone that's harsh towards you.

Usually, if you smile at them and show some interest in the toy, they will give it to you. That's a straight up Democrat move!

I was nice to the people in the Philippines for the two and a half years I was there, because I knew eventually I'd have to kiss up to them so my grandchildren could have toys.

It's necessary for Israelis and Palestinians to make the compromises that are required to get the direct talks back on track.

President Obama could keep a big map with push pins on it to keep track of how many countries hate us, and when we get down to only half, let's have a ball. I'll blow up the balloons myself.

They tend to be civil servants, often diplomats drawn from the Foreign Office, who may be very pleasant, intelligent people, but once they get inside the Palace they're riveted to the status quo and they lose track of public opinion in the real world.

If someone doesn't like Saudi Arabia's human rights record, that doesn't mean that you are in any way attacking Muslims. You're attacking a government's policies and track record.

Peace is a natural effect of trade.

Let's be honest: The trade embargo with Cuba hasn't secured our interests or helped the Cuban people. Because the way to promote positive change and better human rights in Cuba is through engagement, not isolation.

At Guantanamo Bay, we could create a West Berlin, a free small city within the Communist nation that could trade freely with the U.S. and elect its own officials.

Iowans do understand the importance of breaking down barriers and increasing international trade.