I don't think that anybody should be ruling in or ruling out anything while we are conducting diplomacy.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.
Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing the wrong things at any time.
Diplomacy is not an end in itself if it does not advance U.S. interests.
Unilateral preemption should not in any way be the model for how we conduct international relations.
Diplomacy: the art of restraining power.
We're not going to meddle in the internal life of other peoples and other governments, because we don't want them meddling in ours.
As members of Congress, we may disagree with the administration's position on foreign policy matters, but the fact remains: the Executive Branch is tasked with handling diplomatic matters.
Diplomacy, n. is the art of letting somebody else have your way.
There are few ironclad rules of diplomacy but to one there is no exception. When an official reports that talks were useful, it can safely be concluded that nothing was accomplished.
I believe the military should be wary of diplomacy until war is declared; then the State Department should keep its nose out and let the military do whatever is necessary to win.