Foreign policy is more than just conducting diplomacy; it's establishing connections between leaders and governments based on mutual interest to get things done.
Barack Obama: “Foreign policy is more than just conducting diplomacy; it's establishing connections between leaders and governments…”
On the recordAugust 17, 2011
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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Biden's Meetings with Chinese Leaders
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