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The function of a briefing paper is to prevent the ambassador from saying something dreadfully indiscreet. I sometimes think its true object is to prevent the ambassador from saying anything at all.
Kingman Brewster, Jr.
Kingman Brewster, Jr.
Born: Jun 17, 1919
Died: Nov 8, 1988

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