Jesse Jackson Quotes

A display of reason rather than a threat of force should be the determining factor in the intercourse among nations.

Our Russian policy must not be dictated by people who have already made up their minds there is no possibility of working with the Russians and that our interests are bound to conflict and ultimately lead to war. From my point of view, this is an untenable position and can but lead to disaster.

There is an appealing moral clarity in dividing the world into friend and foe. But in reality, progress in international affairs so often demands working with those with whom we do not see eye to eye.

lot of the uneasiness among Mexican leaders is because of the unknowns. Well those are to be determined and to be discussed and to be negotiated. At the end of the day, our neighborss aren't going anywhere and neigher are we, and we need to find ways to make it work.

There are some issues where we have common interests with Germany, there are some others that we don't... The diplomacy between good neighbors doesn't mean nodding one to another.

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.

A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives.

The United States is a strong and ardent ally of Israel. The fact of the matter is that friends can disagree. I think what's important is that world leaders are able to sit down with one another, have frank conversations and move forward.

Turkey wants a policy of engagement exactly like President Obama's new approach. Policy of engagement, less confrontation, less tense attitude, especially in the region.

It's better to have a dialogue with your enemies than not.

A grand bargain [with Russia] will not be achieved in a sweeping package that comes together at a single point in time. While attractive to contemplate, such a sudden strategic outcome is a chimera. Our best hope is in saying we will confront where we must but cooperate where we can.

Americans tend to go for it all. In international politics you can’t have it all. You have to compromise.

Bipartisanship is like marriage. It takes two to make it work. It only takes one to make it a failure. The President has been playing politics with foreign policy.

Peace is something that unfortunately cannot be made unilaterally.

Surely diplomacy is needed when there is conflict, not when there is harmony.

I'm sure they can grin and bear it for a week. After all it's for world peace.

A policy that can be accurately, though perhaps not prudently, defined as one of “peaceful co-existence.”

There is a direct connection that cannot be severed between the diplomatic process and growth and prosperity.

Russia isn't going to start a war. They can't afford it. I think Mr. Putin can be dealt with if we stop screaming at him. You can work with the guy. You just have to know who he is.

Choose the path of dialogue rather than the path of unilateral decisions.

In the '80s, we at least had the idea of diplomacy.

I think Putin will have to find a way to signal, even if it's a modest signal, an openness to dialogue.

I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence.

I hope everybody will go back to the negotiating table. I've always said this is the only way forward.

Engagement is not appeasement. Engagement is not surrender.