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"I can't decide how to handle this foreign crisis. Shall I use diplomacy or action? I'll take the middle option. I'll shout at them." 16 June, 2007

"I can't decide how to handle this foreign crisis. Shall I use diplomacy or action? I'll take the middle option. I'll shout at them." 16 June, 2007

"I hope the Prime Minister calls an early election." "Why?" "I couldn't stand being nice to voters for too long!" 11 January, 2008

"I hope the Prime Minister calls an early election." "Why?" "I couldn't stand being nice to voters for too long!" 11 January, 2008

Our 'State-house-raised PM' racks up diplomatic points in China... "To be prefectly frank... I always thought your takeaways were the best!" 11 July 2010

Our 'State-house-raised PM' racks up diplomatic points in China... "To be prefectly frank... I always thought your takeaways were the best!" 11 July 2010

Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Now is the time to re-build bridges and mend fences with our trans-Tasman neighbours!....What's been the reaction to my speech?' 'There's been a lot of interest from construction companies.' The Dominion, 24 April 2002.

Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Now is the time to re-build bridges and mend fences with our trans-Tasman neighbours!....What's been the reaction to my speech?' 'There's been a lot of interest from construction companies.' The Dominion, 24 April 2002.

'Mbeki advocates quiet diplomacy to resolve situation in Zimbabwe'. "Hi Robert - What's new up there?" "Nothing." 25 June, 2008

'Mbeki advocates quiet diplomacy to resolve situation in Zimbabwe'. "Hi Robert - What's new up there?" "Nothing." 25 June, 2008

"Ask the PM how he wants me to handle this tense diplomatic standoff?" "He wants you to stick to your guns." "I can use guns? Now we're talking!!!" 18 December, 2008.

"Ask the PM how he wants me to handle this tense diplomatic standoff?" "He wants you to stick to your guns." "I can use guns? Now we're talking!!!" 18 December, 2008.

Scott, Thomas, 1947-:"Les Patterson's the name, diplomacy is my game. Offending five nationalities in one speech is bloody impressive, so I want to congratulate my Kiwi cobber, the High Commissioner to Canada, Graham 'potty mouth' Kelly..." Dominion Post, 17 June 2005.

Scott, Thomas, 1947-:"Les Patterson's the name, diplomacy is my game. Offending five nationalities in one speech is bloody impressive, so I want to congratulate my Kiwi cobber, the High Commissioner to Canada, Graham 'potty mouth' Kelly..." Dominion Post, 17 June 2005.

Fletcher, David 1952-:'Our countries ISOLATION of ZIMBABWE has been partially successful...WE'VE been ISOLATED.' The Dominion, 6 March, 2002.

Fletcher, David 1952-:'Our countries ISOLATION of ZIMBABWE has been partially successful...WE'VE been ISOLATED.' The Dominion, 6 March, 2002.

"Yes, Prime Minister. If the job requires sensitivity and diplomacy, I'm your man! I've been made Minister of all the little tin-pot countries in our region!" 16 August, 2003.

"Yes, Prime Minister. If the job requires sensitivity and diplomacy, I'm your man! I've been made Minister of all the little tin-pot countries in our region!" 16 August, 2003.

Webb, Murray, 1947- :"Well, we both hate Mugabe but love GE corn. That's some sort of start to saving this goddamn planet isn't it?" 6 September, 2002.

Webb, Murray, 1947- :"Well, we both hate Mugabe but love GE corn. That's some sort of start to saving this goddamn planet isn't it?" 6 September, 2002.

"There's been a thaw in our relations with the United States. They're not giving us the silent treatment any more! They've started abusing us again." 3 July, 2003.

"There's been a thaw in our relations with the United States. They're not giving us the silent treatment any more! They've started abusing us again." 3 July, 2003.

Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941-:"Statecraft for beginners, understanding tact, diplomacy for dummies......" Waikato Times, 17 June, 2005.

Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941-:"Statecraft for beginners, understanding tact, diplomacy for dummies......" Waikato Times, 17 June, 2005.

Murray McCully. 8 March 2010

Murray McCully. 8 March 2010

Evans, Malcolm, 1945- :'We're having trouble getting our allies to support your war to promote Iraqi Democracy!' 'They want to VOTE on it!' 'Damn!' New Zealand Herald August 15, 2002.

Evans, Malcolm, 1945- :'We're having trouble getting our allies to support your war to promote Iraqi Democracy!' 'They want to VOTE on it!' 'Damn!' New Zealand Herald August 15, 2002.

"This is your stock reply if you get any questions about the economy, V8 racing, the Black Caps..." 20 December 2010

"This is your stock reply if you get any questions about the economy, V8 racing, the Black Caps..." 20 December 2010

News. Winston Peters warns North Korea of test repercussions... "You'll huff and you'll puff and you'll what?.." 5 October, 2006.

News. Winston Peters warns North Korea of test repercussions... "You'll huff and you'll puff and you'll what?.." 5 October, 2006.

Brockie, Robert Ellison 1932- :OPTIONS outside Parliament?? National Business Review. 27 June, 2002.

Brockie, Robert Ellison 1932- :OPTIONS outside Parliament?? National Business Review. 27 June, 2002.

Winter, Mark 1958- :Ed the snowdenman. 10 August 2013

Winter, Mark 1958- :Ed the snowdenman. 10 August 2013

Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:'Diplomatic solution on chemicals'. 11 September 2013

Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:'Diplomatic solution on chemicals'. 11 September 2013

Doyle, Martin, 1956- :Deadly new chemical. 16 September 2013

Doyle, Martin, 1956- :Deadly new chemical. 16 September 2013