Century Quote by Edwin Newman
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Recognize and study effective diplomacy.
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Type
When to use this quote
- foreign policy analysis
- negotiation training
- historical research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What made this disengagement unique?
- How can we apply its lessons today?
Some may view the claim as hyperbolic or politically biased.