The lesson of all history warns us that we should negotiate only when our military superiority is so convincing that we can achieve our objective at the conference table, and deny the aggressor theirs.

Summary

This quote suggests that negotiations should only be pursued when there is a clear military advantage, ensuring that the desired objectives can be achieved at the conference table while denying any gains to the aggressor. It implies that negotiations should not be engaged in a position of weakness or vulnerability, as history indicates that doing so may result in unfavorable outcomes. By having a superior military position, negotiating parties can establish a stronger position of leverage and ultimately secure their interests during diplomatic discussions.

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