We got an international coalition [against Iran], and we…
“We got an international coalition [against Iran], and we imposed that. It was slow, patient diplomacy, nothing at all particularly headline-worthy. But then you got to the point where the negotiations - which I started and Secretary [John] Kerry completed - I think made the world safer.”
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Diplomacy, though slow and low‑profile, can lead to safer outcomes through patient negotiation.
In simple terms: Patience in diplomacy can make the world safer.
Support patient diplomatic efforts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- nuclear non‑proliferation
- peace talks
- strategic alliances
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term benefits of quiet diplomacy?
- How can we measure success in such negotiations?
Results may be unseen by the public.