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On the recordMay 14, 2008
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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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Obama criticizes the Bush administration's approach to diplomacy.

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