Diplomacy Quotes

“The Arab Peace Initiative is a historic opportunity.”

“The kingdom has no ‘policy of containment’ towards Iran. We have a policy of seeking to avert the dangers that are posed by Iranian policies.”

“China is a big country, it's a big competitor, but it's also a big partner.”

“We extend our hands to the new Israeli government.”

“We will not use violence. We will not use terror. We will use diplomacy.”

“Sanctions are a tool, not a policy in themselves.”

“I hope the Arab states will not … make the mistake of believing that because we have promised them our friendship... we are not going to stand by our own announced policy.”

“The notion that you can go into a negotiation and demand that the other side capitulate is not a negotiation. It's a demand.”

“The thoughtful observer of Russian-American relations will find no cause for complaint in the Kremlin's taciturn, cautious, suspicious nature.”

“Engagement with China is not a favor we do for them. It is profoundly in our self-interest.”

“The United Nations has become the chief instrument for the mediation of conflicts among nations.”

“I do not believe that we can make progress in European appeasement if we allow the impression to gain currency abroad that we yield to constant pressure.”

“Dialogue is the only way to solve political crises.”

“Foreign policy is not a game of solitaire.”

“We have to be very careful that we don't alienate the people we are trying to win over.”

“Dialogue is the only way to solve problems, not war.”

“For a small country like New Zealand, the multilateral system is our bread and butter.”

“It is not possible for the Government of the United States to recognize the present rulers of Russia as a government with which the relations common to friendly governments can be maintained.”

“We have to be a country that is open to the world, a country that is a protagonist on the world stage.”

“We have to open up our country to the world. Isolation is not a solution.”