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Foreign Affairs Quotes

Perspectives on diplomacy and a nation's outward duties

These foreign affairs quotes touch on how nations weigh diplomacy, media narratives, and humanitarian pressure to intervene abroad. Related themes appear in America quotes.

Waiting for me in Stockholm will be a personal assistant - Katrina from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs - as well the secretary of the Swedish Academy. They'll help us with our things and take us to our hotel. From...

Quotes by Ada Yonath

There is often little to distinguish what Beijing wants from what Canada's foreign affairs mandarins want out of the Canada-China relationship, which is in any case rarely even close to what Canadians want - like some demonstrable public benefit for...

Quotes by Terry Glavin

Americans are inclined to see the world and foreign affairs in black and white.

Quotes by Richard Kerry

John Kerry is going to have a rough tenure as secretary of state. But let's face it: whoever came after Hillary Clinton was going to have to deal with a foreign affairs press corps that has been sleeping for four...

Quotes by Richard Grenell

America Quotes

For years now, long before I became House majority leader, I have been passionate about foreign affairs because I believe that anyone who leads in Washington must appreciate the significance of America's role in providing for global security and prosperity.

Quotes by Kevin McCarthy

The humanitarian would, of course, have us meddle in foreign affairs as part of his program of world service.

Quotes by Irving Babbitt

Ahmed Tibi does not recognize the existence of the state of Israel, and letting him into the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee is a serious danger to its security.

Quotes by Eli Yishai

Watching foreign affairs is sometimes like watching a magician; the eye is drawn to the hand performing the dramatic flourishes, leaving the other hand - the one doing the important job - unnoticed.

Quotes by David K. Shipler

At the beginning, because the lives of the hostages were at stake, then during this silent period we have taken several measures like not accepting the ultimatum of the terrorists threatening to kill our foreign affairs minister.

Quotes by Alberto Fujimori

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Frequently Asked Questions

What themes run through these foreign affairs quotes?
They cover diplomacy between nations, media coverage of world events, and debates over how much a country should involve itself abroad.
Do these quotes mention specific countries or leaders?
Yes, references include Canada's relationship with Beijing and commentary on U.S. secretaries of state handling foreign affairs press coverage.
Is media coverage of foreign affairs discussed?
Yes, one quote criticizes a press corps as having grown complacent when covering foreign affairs and diplomacy.
Do any quotes criticize how Americans view world events?
Yes, one quote suggests Americans tend to see foreign affairs in overly simple, black-and-white terms.
Where can I read more about America's role globally?
For related perspectives, see America quotes, which covers the country's broader global identity.

A few quotes note how outside observers oversimplify complex international relationships. For more on how public figures discuss belief and conviction abroad, see Believe quotes.