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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsYoutubes of Secretaries Kerry and Clinton at the Diplomacy Center - given today
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From his use of the imagery of a Robert Frost poem to his quote of George Kennan comparing the work of diplomacy to the maintenance of his PA farm - keeping trees from encroaching, fixing fences, etc to his comments on the historical accomplishments of American diplomacy, this is a graceful, fun speech.
https://t.co/bgLFdRCDBd
I looked and found the Hillary Clinton speech as well -
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Youtubes of Secretaries Kerry and Clinton at the Diplomacy Center - given today (Original Post)
karynnj
Jan 2017
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JHan
(10,173 posts)1. Thanks! Much appreciated.
karynnj
(60,831 posts)2. You are welcome
karynnj
(60,831 posts)3. Here is a link to the full event - which puts many comments in context!
JHan
(10,173 posts)4. "rise of authoritarianism and illiberalism" -- sigh.