Diplomatic Quotes

123 Diplomatic quotes by 106 unique authors

On my arrival in U.S.S.R. in 1934, I remember that I was struck by the enormous proportion of Jewish functionaries everywhere. In the Press, and… — Denis Fahey
I've always been completely autocratic. I've never learned to be diplomatic or democratic. — Alan Parker
What we have said and - and - and with which I concur is that we should use every diplomatic and political vehicle that's available… — Mitt Romney
Vice-President Ford, possibly preparing for higher duties, assessed Kissinger's part in the Syrian-Israeli troop disengagement as "the great diplomatic triumph of this century or perhaps… — Edwin Newman
Euphemisms are not, as many young people think, useless verbiage for that which can and should be said bluntly; they are like secret agents on… — Quentin Crisp
The fundamental question for the United States is how it can cooperate to help meet the basic needs of the people of the hemisphere despite… — Nelson Rockefeller
Going to war against Iran - whether one calls such a move 'surgical' or 'total' - would be an extremely serious undertaking; with worldwide economic,… — Bob Barr
Sharia is the impetus behind multinational diplomatic efforts to accommodate Sharia blasphemy prohibitions on expression that offends Muslims. — Frank Gaffney
I will aim to restore the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan's strong diplomatic capabilities. Japan can't pursue a strong foreign policy without strengthening its alliance with… — Shinzo Abe
To be successful, you really have to put your ego in the background and try to be diplomatic to achieve what you want to achieve. — Ken Adam
Today, only two groups in the United States have total immunity from lawsuits: foreign diplomats and HMOs. We believe it's time to end diplomatic immunity… — Tom Harkin
Secretary of State Colin Powell himself eloquently pointed out the many ways to get at the root of this problem-economic, diplomatic, legal and political, as… — Barbara Lee
I'm too diplomatic. I tend to edit my mind before I speak - it can be incredibly draining. — Erin O'Connor
The word 'security' is a broad, vague generality whose contours should not be invoked to abrogate the fundamental law embodied in the First Amendment. The… — Hugo Black
Even when I was at CIA, I'd go to visit foreign leaders and I'd say, 'You know, I'm not a diplomat. I'm just an old… — Robert M. Gates
I'm honest about expressing my opinions. At the same time, I'm diplomatic in how I do critique things if I have a negative response. — Tim Gunn
I'm not always the most diplomatic person. — Roger Daltrey
Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne. — Quentin Crisp
As a composer and as a musician I'm a true believer - and this is not to be overly diplomatic - I'm a believer that… — Darren Criss
History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use… — Daisaku Ikeda
I believe President Bush is one of the most dangerous leaders in the world. He is not in search of peaceful and diplomatic solutions. — Bianca Jagger
Back in George W. Bush's second term, when diplomatic realism began to overtake foolish bellicosity, the president developed one of his patented nicknames for the… — Joe Klein
I would like to be George Clooney diplomatic. I just don't have the wherewithal yet or the inner serenity. — Shia LaBeouf
Mr. Speaker, in seeking to return to the United Nations, the Republic of China on Taiwan will once again ask diplomatic allies to present its… — Nick Lampson
The Israeli government has proved over the past year its commitment to peace, both in words and deeds. By contrast, the Palestinians are posing preconditions… — Benjamin Netanyahu

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