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John Kerry: Negotiations, quiet diplomacy was tried first.

On the recordDecember 9, 2013
Negotiations, quiet diplomacy was tried first.
Said by
John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry reflects on the initial diplomatic efforts before sanctions were imposed on South Africa.

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