Diplomatic Warrior Gifts

'I think the negotiations would improve if you would use the 'F' word a little less.'

"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.'

"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!"

John Kerry

Boss, I've got a new idea. And it will totally empower on-demand collaboration and idea-sharing. Not again. It'll synergistically maintain error-free catalysts for change, while progressively meshing stand-alone methods of reconceptualization. Look, I've already told you. You're not getting a raise, not matter how much business jargon you use. But an extra $2 an hour would dramatically generate error-free opportunities for a tax deduction. No means no.

There are a lot of nutty people out there. Don't vote them into public office!"

Negotiations

Obamacare May Be Safe For Now. But...

John is a moderating influence so we like to filter our proposals through his head

A building in the middle of a dog run labeled "Cat Embassy".

Stephen Harper's China diary Day Three. Meet with Hu Jintao in sincere effort to make up for lost time.

I've been brought in to negotiate a settlement between you two. It's in the interest of this caf

Tariffs on Canada

'I take advantage of your patience and understanding. I hope you understand that.'

"I shall not raise my voice, but be aware every word I say is upper case, bold, italics and underlined."

"Let's flip for it. Heads I win, tails you lose."

'If something's bothering you, Susan, just say so..."

'Rocks don't kill people - PEOPLE kill people!'

No more missing sisters!

"I'd like to meet Rocketman at the DMZ and dance Gangnam style."

Donald Trump

First cruise ship arrives in Cuba from the USA in more than 50 years.

Obama the Basketball Fan

Trump And Putin Kissing On A Cake

Man on mobile on train - 'You'll have to speak up, they've put a really annoying TV in the carriage...'

"Apparently. . . a pre commitment to a pre commitment isn't a pre commitment. . ."

New Israeli Coalition

"Remember, in this negotiation you're the 'Paula Abdul.'"

Asange domino effect

'Well, everyone is here. Let's begin the peace talks.'

'Since I am a lawyer out me down as 'Not Undecided'.'

May You Invade in Interesting Times

The ready to do a runner asylum sneaker - made in Australia, wanted in Sweden, despised in the US . . .

"Compromise, hell! We've got our pride y'know..."