Famous quotes containing the word diplomatic:
“The admission of Oriental immigrants who cannot be amalgamated with our people has been made the subject either of prohibitory clauses in our treaties and statutes or of strict administrative regulations secured by diplomatic negotiations. I sincerely hope that we may continue to minimize the evils likely to arise from such immigration without unnecessary friction and by mutual concessions between self-respecting governments.”
—William Howard Taft (18571930)
“I wouldnt think of asking you to lie; you havent the necessary diplomatic training.”
—John Farrow. Consul in Valparaiso, The Sea Chase (1955)
“Divorce. A resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.”
—Ambrose Bierce (18421914)
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