I thought that in general we in the United States were too optimistic… — David Bruce

I thought that in general we in the United States were too optimistic in believing that the Soviets might alter what had been for a long time, as a matter of fact for centuries, fundamental Russian policies in respect to the rest of the world.

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We always live in an uncertain world. What is certain is that the United States will go forward over time. — Warren Buffett
When I came for the first time to the United States, visiting, I was absolutely fascinated by New York. — Milos Forman
The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got. — George W. Bush
My knowledge of the state of President Roosevelt's health was derived entirely from conversations, from newspaper articles and from photographs. — David Bruce
Well, as a general remark, I would say that I was discouraged by the physical and economic conditions in continental Europe after the war. — David Bruce
The real duties of an ambassador are to enter into or follow negotiations between his own government and that of the country to which he is accredited. — David Bruce