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George H.W. Bush: “In order for there to be effective diplomacy, you can't keep changing your word.”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2006
In order for there to be effective diplomacy, you can't keep changing your word.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush discusses the importance of consistency in diplomatic negotiations with Iran.

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