On the recordJuly 8, 2008
The notion that somehow 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 talking to countries is punishment to them, which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration, is ridiculous.”
Barack Obama criticizes the current administration's approach to diplomacy.
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