We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
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 10, 20, 30, 40 years ago.
And we ought to work our diplomacy first and I think it's a reason it's going to respond increasingly to our diplomacy particularly with the president's direct involvement in the peace process, and I think that's extraordinarily important.
Diplomacy is not an end in itself if it does not advance U.S. interests.
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 fundamentally working with people, bringing people together to deal with difficult issues.
In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.
For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America.
Successful diplomacy is an alignment of objectives and means.
Diplomacy: the art of restraining power.
We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum.