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There are few ironclad rules of diplomacy but to one there is no exception. When an official reports that talks were useful, it can safely be concluded that nothing was accomplished.
John Kenneth Galbraith
John Kenneth Galbraith
John Kenneth Galbraith
Born: Oct 15, 1908
Died: Apr 29, 2006

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