Quotes About Diplomacy

When you insist someone submit to your will, it is accomplished most easily if you give them a small victory so they can retain their dignity while they do as you insist. ~ Kahlan Mother Confessor

What I want to do more than anything as president of the United States is to restore the honor and dignity and respect that this country is owed around the world.

There never was yet a people who must not have somebody or something to represent the dignity of the state.

For the sake of our interests, as well as of our honour and dignity, we were obliged to see that we won for our international policy the same independence that we had secured for our European policy.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

There are always interests that are furthered by war. Therefore, those who have power and influence can also stop them... we should not accept any excuses from those in power.

Whenever there is a need to address an issue that has emerged and the U.N. is expected to deal with, we should be ready to do so.

Americans who may be going to the largest embassy we've ever had.

Latin is an international language.

The world needs a true leader, an Obama that promotes peace and understanding in the world.

We are world leaders, and we need to act like it.

I think the U.S. should assert its leadership in a more effective way.

Lesson 1 from Spitzer: Don't alienate the legislature on Day 1.

We do not accept lessons on rights or humanity from Mr. Macron.

We value our relationship with U.S.A. and are engaged with them at various levels.

The security link between us and Europe is very important for European security but also for our security.

It is axiomatic that the security of America and Europe are linked.

Transatlantic links are very important.

There is a reason the world always looks to America.

The U.N. might not be the most luxurious place to work, but it certainly is one of the most important places in the world.

In politics, madame, you need two things: friends, but above all an enemy.

To manage another country? No, I wouldn't. That's not something I would consider.

I come out and say what needs to be said but in a manner that makes people feel comfortable.

It's a neutralizing mantra to say to everybody, 'I come in peace.' I come in peace. That's why it's important.