A Quote by Mahmoud Abbas

We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.

Mahmoud Abbas

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Mahmoud Abbas
Palestinian - Statesman
Born: November 15, 1935

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