Quote by Tom Lantos

The patience of the American public with dilatory diplomatic delays will be very limited.

The patience of the American public with dilatory diplomatic

Summary

This quote implies that the American public has a limited tolerance for bureaucratic delays in diplomacy. It suggests that people in the United States can only be patient for a certain amount of time before they become frustrated and discontented. The quote could be interpreted as a warning to diplomats or policymakers to act swiftly and efficiently, as the public's patience can wear thin if diplomatic negotiations or foreign policy decisions take too long to produce results.

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Patience

By Tom Lantos

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