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Those mental gymnastics aren't really that hard: "Preconditions" and "under certain conditions" mean totally different things in the context of diplomacy.
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"Preconditions," he warned, with specific reference to the Middle East, "can strangle the process at birth."
unknown title 2009
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Preconditions mean that in order to have these talks Cuba (in this case) must do the some specific items (free political prisoners, renounce Communism etc).
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Preconditions and preparation are two different things.
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Preconditions mean "We'll only talk with you if you do this, this, and this."
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Preconditions mean that for instance, Iran would have to do everything that you woud be meeting with them to try to get them to do before you actually meet with them.
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To TALK with OTHER LEADERS without Preconditions has up till now been called NEGOTIATIONS!!!
Lieberman: Obama not willing to 'stand up to the left wing' 2008
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Preconditions, as you put it, would involve concessions before one party came to the table.
Obama To Defend Negotiations With Cuba, In Front Of Miami Cuban Audience 2009
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Preconditions tests and risks humiliating the other negotiating party, while preparations is more open-ended.
Obama To Defend Negotiations With Cuba, In Front Of Miami Cuban Audience 2009
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| Reply | Permalink when does a President meet with ANYBODY without pre-meeting discussions??? the "without Preconditions" is the DUMBEST ARGUMENT on the planet the president doesn't take a dump without a schedule so you can act like you're stupid enough to buy this line of bullshit, or you can act like you understand reality and STFU
Obama To Defend Negotiations With Cuba, In Front Of Miami Cuban Audience 2009
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