Quotes About Diplomacy

The statesmen still say that we should not interfere in the internal affairs of other nations and yet it is not possible any longer not to interfere, even when we do not mean to do so.

It's not the first time that I speak with American journalists. I've had meetings with many different newspapers and stations, and I've ha - never had a problem with meeting with American journalists.

A multi-polar world can not exist without recognising the status and participation of developing countries.

For the Kremlin, it is more feasible to preserve its great-power status in cooperation with the United States than in confrontation.

Our relationship with Egypt is very, very important. And I would want them to remain an ally. I don't want to see that official status change.

The continued erosion of the one country, two systems framework puts at risk Hong Kong's long-established special status in international affairs.

Political status does not necessarily depend on nuclear capability.

Rwanda was considered a second-class operation; because it was a small country, we had been able to maintain a kind of status quo. They were negotiating, they'd accepted the new peace project, so we were under the impression that everything would be solved easily.

Speaking out and challenging the status quo is seldom cheered at the UN.

Too many members of the U.N. benefit from the status quo and won't make decisions for purely altruistic reasons.

We must stay focused on the bilateral negotiations between the Palestinians and us.

You know, the pessimism which exists now in the Middle East existed in Northern Ireland, but we stayed at it.

The era when the United States was the dominant global power is steadily coming to an end, and it must find a way of acknowledging this and framing its ambitions and interests accordingly. Instead of claiming the right to continuing primacy in east Asia, for example, it should seek to share that primacy with China.

The president recognizes that funding global health is good for national security, domestic health and global diplomacy. Consequently, President Obama has steadily increased funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, which was created by President Bush and has strong bipartisan support.

A steady patriot of the world alone, The friend of every country but his own.

Never was a man further from a partiality for Spain than I am. But I think I now have left them in a sincere and steady intention to cultivate the friendship of America.

Xi agreed to the American definition of legitimate espionage. In other words, you don't use the power of the state to steal secrets for profit.

When you discuss your steel industry with China you are credible because you are part of the E.U., not because you are just U.K. You will be completely killed otherwise. You will never be in the situation to negotiate face to face with the Chinese because your domestic market is not relevant for the Chinese in comparison with their domestic market.

I have just been the man in the middle, trying to make sure that we steer the right course.

The responsible choice? Steer clear of business with Iran.

I am formally accountable to the steering board of the PIC, and I meet with nine ambassadors from the PIC every week. I have to have the capitals' broad agreement with what I do.

I believe it is still true that conflicts among major powers usually stem from geopolitical rivalries but rarely from economic competition.

Bill Clinton's foreign policy experience stems mainly from having breakfast at the International House of Pancakes.

If you really wanted to settle down the Middle East, if what you wanted was change in the Middle East, it is perfectly obvious that the first step is resolving the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.