Afterlife Quote by Mahmoud Abbas

Diplomacy has more to do with (credible) threats than with sweet reason. And threats from America are a lot more credible, nowadays.

— Glenn Reynolds

Our adversaries must see diplomacy as their best option because war with the United States will force them to bear enormous costs.

— Mark Esper

Talking and diplomacy is often seen as a concession in America, in a way that it is not in other places.

— Ben Rhodes

In an ideological age, diplomacy may seem weak and prosaic. But sometimes it is all we have.

— Noah Feldman

We need to listen to the views and respect the collective will of our democratic allies. When we believe that international action is necessary,…

— John McCain

We hope that diplomacy works before you ever use force. The hardest decision a president makes is ever to use force.

— George W. Bush

We are always in favour of diplomacy and talks... but talks need honesty. Trump's call for direct talks is only for domestic consumption in…

— Hassan Rouhani

We need to really use the full force of diplomacy. And we need to be seen and understood to be on the side of…

— Jill Stein

I think it's fair to say that diplomacy today requires much more of that if you're the United States of America than it did…

— Hillary Clinton

Diplomacy can and will matter; little is inevitable in international relations.

— Richard N. Haass

Dialogue is the only way to end war and terror. We need practical solidarity with those who are weaker and diplomacy from below.

— Luisa Morgantini

Diplomacy can be a frustrating thing. I think the strategy can work, so long as the force is robust and the rules of engagement…

— George W. Bush