"Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne."

Diplomacy, Euphemisms

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"Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country."

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"In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid."

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"Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop."

Charles de Gaulle, French Leader

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"From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent."

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"We are asking the nations of Europe between whom rivers of blood have flowed to forget the feuds of a thousand years."

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"Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest."

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"The greatest security for Israel is to create new Egypts."

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"It is easier to start a war than to end it."

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"Players have a great deal of flexibility when conducting diplomatic relations with their allies."

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