Diplomatic Detective Pillows

Franco-Russian Alliance, 1891

Vladimir Putin as Uncle Sam

You Are Here - Uncle Sam's Exit Strategy

"I can't decide if we're good people who are bad at communicating, or monsters who communicate perfectly."

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

"Here...let me call an expert...someone who knows about these things."

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

"I don't think Dawson understands the concept behind the 'Talking Stick.'"

Man in office, desk covered in computer equipment, uses floor for photos, desk pads etc.

Nuclear Security Summit

Bush farewell.

Man with cat on the end of fishing rod, catching fish.

Shrewsbury - pronunciation

"Our intelligence shows that everybody loves us."

"Legal and accounting were O.K. with it, but I had trouble getting it past archery."

Scouse For Beginners

"Miss Jenkins, e-mail the housekeeper. Her telecommuting days are over"

Jean, bring me everything we've got on gravity.

"I can't hold it together much longer. . . If Bradley doesn't wipe that smug, self-satisfied smirk off his face soon, I swear I'll kill him."

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

"The legal people are terrified of litigation but I insisted that we write an apology to the client of the lack of service. . . as long as we don't sent it!"

The US Abandons the World

"Hitler Stalin pact in the Arabian jackal desert"

'Well people who said the SRA wasn't up to the job are going to have to eat their words now.'

New World Order Bridge

"I detect an accent – money?"

'Miscellaneous' and 'Non-Miscellaneous' trays

Adios "Mexico"!

The Tangents talk it over.

"We need to talk about procrastination."

Attila demands Italy and Switzerland. Keep Switzerland but give him the boot.

"You arrive early, You work hard, You stay focused. What's your game?"

"Dogs can detect cancer, and mice can detect tuberculosis."

"What's the word I'm looking for?" "What's the word I'm looking for?" "What's the word I'm looking for?"

'Whoa! I can see a problem already. A misspelling on my diploma! Ha, ha . . . a little humor there.'