Desk Diplomat Pillows

The free and sovereign republic of the ninth floor.

'We consult those with whom we agree, which is why I rarely consult my conscience.'

'This is not a good perspective to argue from.'

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

Everyone likes to feel appreciated.

'Surely you wouldn't want me to laugh at your joke if I didn't think it was funny!'

Schengen

"Nation-building never works."

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

Trump Administration Raising White Flag in Ukraine

"Tariffs love me...tariffs love me not..."

Who will determine Venezuela's future?

'In its new 'spirit of evenhandedness,' the U. S. Government today sent troops to occupy all foreign countries....'

Albania and North Macedonia: entrance denied

"'I don't want war'. . . well, wither our translation program is broke or this president has a strange kind of humor!"

UK/US Free Trade Deal

Flags

"They decided giving out pink slips was too impersonal. So now they're blue."

"Be patient. He'll have to visit the water cooler sooner or later."

"Well, it looks like the merger is off."

Neo-International Law

"I need to see your budget proposal."

"National security adviser"

"You and your, 'why bother to learn another language. Everyone in the known universe speaks, Zarconian'!"

Growl - Hiss Conflict Resolution Meeting

"A student skipped a model U.N. meeting – now he's claiming diplomatic immunity."

Inclusive speech

"Away with the warmonger!"

"I can't decide what I fear the most, Putin's Russia or Putin's America."

You Are Here - Uncle Sam's Exit Strategy

"We can waste time and look for a solution or...just find a scapegoat?"

'We're making progress. I just got a firm 'maybe'.'

'Hey, look, I can stand up and shout, too!'

Political convention

USAID Octopus Wrapping Around Globe