To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war. Read Summary
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Read Summary
There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword. Read Summary
Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far. Read Summary
When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. Read Summary
Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. Read Summary
If you poke the Russian bear with a stick ,he will respond. Read Summary
Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. Read Summary
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. Read Summary
I don't know why you use a fancy French word like detente when there's a good English phrase for it - cold war. Read Summary
For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America. Read Summary
More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginning of all wars - yes, an end to this brutal, inhuman and thoroughly impractical method of settling the differences between governments. Read Summary
We have practiced diplomacy since the very beginning of the nation. Sometimes it has not worked, and we've had to go to war. I always believe you should try to find peace and reconciliation before conflict. That has been the approach I've taken. Read Summary
Diplomacy is listening to what the other guy needs. Preserving your own position, but listening to the other guy. You have to develop relationships with other people so when the tough times come, you can work together. Read Summary
Russia isn't going to start a war. They can't afford it. I think Mr. Putin can be dealt with if we stop screaming at him. You can work with the guy. You just have to know who he is. Read Summary
Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop. Read Summary
No nation has friends only interests. Read Summary
Certainly the international community is putting a lot of pressure on Iran and making clear that its nuclear program must stop. If it stops with the sanctions, the combinations of sanctions, diplomacy, other pressures, I, as the prime minister of Israel, will be the happiest person in the world. Read Summary
We don't point a pistol at our own forehead. That is not the way to conduct negotiations. Read Summary
You know, I said in the U.N., I said to President Abbas, 'Look, we're in the same city, we're in the same building, for God's sake, the U.N. Let's just sit down and begin to talk peace.' Read Summary