Barack Obama actually said...

Foreign policy is more than just conducting diplomacy; it's establishing connections between leaders and governments based on mutual interest to get things done.

Context

Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Biden's Meetings with Chinese Leaders

08/17/2011

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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