Quotes About Diplomacy

We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What we want is a world that is open to America.

When the war closed, I buried the hatchet, and I won't fight now unless I'm put upon.

I do believe we can do more to bring the U.N. closer to the world's citizen and make a real difference in their lives.

For me, bringing the American president closer to the people of Israel is a life goal.

It's not only in Israel's interest but in America's as well to stand with one of its closest and important allies.

I would never speak about players at other football clubs - I think it's wrong. It's not my style.

Leading with its values gave the United States a sense of purpose in the Cold War.

I'm a friend of Colin Powell. We talk quite often.

In my view, Russia has not been a particularly collaborative player on the world stage.

What would happen if an angel appeared before the American president and told him there was no more need for war? Everything would collapse.

I want total peace for Colombia.

People should say 'no comment' more often. No comment! I love no comment. Let's have more no comment.

I don't comment on other people's opinion.

I don't want to comment on other film stars.

Americans and Europeans share a common goal - to build an enduring peace based on freedom.

You need people that are willing to talk to the other side, or you're never going to get anything done. You need to be willing to expand your ground. There's always usually a place on issues where you can find common ground.

Obama was the first president whose biography makes sense to me. He can walk into a room anywhere and find common ground with any person.

I have tried to treat people on the other side civilly and look for common ground.

A leader's job is to find common ground.

We are a communicating nation which needs access to space, access to the seas.

Always keep the lines of communication open with your adversaries.

If you want to get things done in life, you don't go into politics. If you want to get things done in life you go into communications. Absolutely certain.

The present U.N. must be annihilated by our power. That is the stage for Communists. We must make a new U.N.

Everyone in Congress wants our country to lead, to build alliances, to help American companies compete, and to protect the interests and security of our citizens. You can't have it both ways. You can't expect others to follow if you can't lead, and you can't lead if you don't pay your way.