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Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.
Ambrose Bierce
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If the North Korean side shows no sincerity in solving the nuclear weapon, abduction and missile issues, then the likelihood of normalization of diplomatic relations is very slim.
Koichi Haraguchi
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Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.
Quentin Crisp
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Players have a great deal of flexibility when conducting diplomatic relations with their allies.
Michael K. Simpson
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As has been pointed out with Libya, the debate over Libya, sometimes we allow diplomatic relations with imperfect regimes because progress can best be made through engagement instead of isolation.
Earl Blumenauer
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I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment
George Washington
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The reason for having diplomatic relations is not to confer a compliment, but to secure a convenience. [On diplomatic recognition of the People's Republic of China]
Winston Churchill
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President Obama announced that he's going to reopen diplomatic relations with Cuba. He wants to act before Seth Rogen makes a movie about Castro.
Conan O'Brien