On the recordJune 11, 2018
The notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them, which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration, is ridiculous.
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transcripts.cnn.com“The notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them, which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration, is ridiculous.”
Obama argues for the importance of engaging in dialogue with unfriendly nations as a means of diplomacy.
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