Coalitions Quote by Hillary Clinton
![“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.” quote by Hillary Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f73/hillary-clinton-51_coalitions_we-got-an-international-coalition-agains_2256763.jpg)
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Iran Nuclear Deal, 2015
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.
Key Takeaway
Support patient diplomatic efforts.
Themes
diplomacy
patience
global security
Mood
optimistic
serious
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- nuclear non‑proliferation
- peace talks
- strategic alliances
Key Concepts
international relations
negotiation
policy implementation
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term benefits of quiet diplomacy?
- How can we measure success in such negotiations?
A Different Perspective
Results may be unseen by the public.
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