Quotes About Diplomacy

I think Putin will have to find a way to signal, even if it's a modest signal, an openness to dialogue.

Indian films do well in Pakistan. Pakistani artists do well in India. The signal has always been clear that people on both sides of the fence are not interested in the hatred.

The problem is that Abu Mazen signed an agreement with the Hamas and the Islamic Jihad.

There will always be nations. The United States will last a long, long time, I believe. France and Germany and Japan, China, other nations, they're going to exist. But they're losing their significance and ability to deal with certain matters.

This coupling together of science with international peace, is, I think, particularly significant.

I know the war in Iraq is controversial in the States, but for us in the Middle East it has made a great and significant impact.

We only have one president and one secretary of state, but our founding fathers very clearly insisted that Congress play a significant role in foreign policy.

In any country when you're going to make significant commitments, you have to look the head of state of that country eyeball to eyeball and say to them, 'I'm going to make this commitment, and I'm counting on you and your commitments.'

We are not a minor power in the Middle East; we are a significant player.

Though there are some debatable exceptions, sanctions rarely play a significant role in dislodging or constraining the behavior of despicable regimes.

'Don Quixote' is a very political book that has been used by diplomats, politicians, guerrilla fighters, to inspire people, to convince them that they themselves can become quixotic. George Washington had a copy of the book on his desk when signing the U.S. Constitution.

There are many signs that the Egyptians are prioritising their relations with the Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia, over their relations with Iran.

Sometimes silence is the best way to shut down an awkward conversation.

Demeanor-wise, Reagan was a conservative, but a pragmatic conservative, and he found silver linings in things. He liked to be a mediator. He didn't like to have enemies around him.

The question is, can we have a more peaceful, effective relationship with Russia, utilizing interests that are similar in a realistic way to make this world a safer place and get off this dangerous hostility with Russia.

There is no reason why India and Pakistan are fighting. Similarly, there is no reason when two siblings fight.

Is multilateralism nothing more than a dodge for simple inaction?

Closing one's eyes is not a recipe for peace. It is a simple way to embolden aggressive personalities.

Alexander operated by the same principle. Let us conduct ourselves so that all men wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies.

Let us conduct ourselves so that all men wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies.

Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" to a Republican president who responds to Vladimir Putin like a stray dog, eager to follow him home.

Never hint that there is something wrong with their country.

Be careful with your terminology: Great Leader, Dear Leader, Precious Leader. Those names have to be carefully used, or better yet, just stay away from discussing them at all.

Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm