“I think all of our experience with (Iraqi President) Saddam Hussein teaches us that diplomacy has very little chance of working unless it is clear to him that if diplomacy does not work, that the threatened reality of force is there,”
Tony Blair
“The interest of all concerned is for a constructive process that will give diplomacy a chance. The secretary-general reiterated the need for Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA.”
Stephane Dujarric
“Now that the international community is energized to deal with the issue, we believe the chance for diplomacy succeeding has improved.”
Mark Regev
“last chance for diplomacy.”
Dick Cheney
“No one at a senior level was willing to push Iran on diplomacy. Was there at least a chance that we could have gotten something going? Yes, there was a chance.”
Flynt Leverett
“By unleashing an active diplomacy on its nuclear activities, Iran has effectively neutralized the European and US policies,”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
“Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.”
Will Rogers
