Quotes by Judith Kipper

“US-Syrian relations are extremely strained. There is virtually no diplomatic discussion between the two.”

“Once you put them on the table, you have to go full speed to reach an agreement.”

“It poisons an already poisonous environment.”

“Everyone is playing politics, and its very unfortunate. It reconfirms to Arab and other allies that the United States is not a friendly place for investments and financial transactions. The U.S. is missing out ... because they dont have any assurance that their assets wont be frozen some day.”

“This is a very, very positive opening, potentially.”

“This is just turning a page. It may produce something (and) if it does it may lead to other things.”

“Or he might be dead.”