The president-elect has said repeatedly that he intends to engage early and aggressively with diplomacy all over the world, and using the men and women, the professionals who are in place, who are great, and, where appropriate, special envoys.
Axelrod discusses Obama's commitment to proactive diplomacy upon taking office.
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