Jake Sullivan Browse All Authors Top 11 quotes by Jake Sullivan Secretary Clinton supports diplomacy with Iran. In fact, she helped launch the diplomacy that helped, but normal relations with Iran right now? President Obama doesn't support that idea. Secretary Clinton doesn't support that idea. And it's not at all clear why it is that Sen. Sanders is suggesting it. Jake Sullivan politics It is alarming that partisan politics on the Hill is keeping our diplomats and diplomatic security service from getting the training they need to stay safe. Jake Sullivan politics The key issue is not how many times does the plane touch down at the airport. It’s how intensive and effective is the engagement that leads to progress. Jake Sullivan top-news It's an interesting question with a totally wrong premise. Jake Sullivan industrials But it also does raise hard questions about workplace protections and the future of work. Jake Sullivan politics Public policy is a study in imperfection. It involves imperfect people, with imperfect information, facing deeply imperfect choices - so it's not surprising that they're getting imperfect results. Jake Sullivan imperfectioninformationstudypeople Reject cynicism. Reject certitude. And don't be a jerk. Be a good guy. Jake Sullivan goodgood-guyjerkguy For being in a place that's landlocked, Minnesotans have a real sense of the wider world. Teachers, friends, neighbors - everywhere I went in Minnesota, people put their heads up and looked out to the horizon. Jake Sullivan teachersfriendspeopleworld By the time I was 10 or 13, I'd learned the world capitals. Jake Sullivan by-the-timelearnedtimeworld Being fundamentally decent and honest and willing to put others before yourself - that's necessary for being an effective policymaker. Jake Sullivan othersyourselfbeinghonest In the real world, answers may not be clear cut. There will be messy choices, and you're not going to be able to construct a policy response in a neat and tidy way. Being able to listen to other people, even as you stay true to your principles, that's how you actually succeed. Jake Sullivan youpeoplewayworld
