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“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 any other.” quote by Edwin Newman
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“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 any other.”

Edwin Newman

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Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1974

The speaker praises Kissinger's role in the Syrian‑Israeli disengagement as an unparalleled diplomatic success.

In simple terms: Kissinger's mediation was a historic diplomatic win.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and study effective diplomacy.

Themes

diplomacy history politics

Mood

respectful analytical

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • foreign policy analysis
  • negotiation training
  • historical research

Key Concepts

International relations conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What made this disengagement unique?
  • How can we apply its lessons today?
A Different Perspective

Some may view the claim as hyperbolic or politically biased.

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