Great Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role. The attempt to playa separate power rolethat is, a role apart from Europe, based on a special relationship with the United States, on being the head of the Commonwealthis about to be played out. Her Majesty's Government is now attempting, wisely in my opinion, to re-enter Europe.
Dean Acheson[President Truman] was free of the greatest vice in a leader, his ego never came between him and his job.
Dean AchesonI doubt very much if a man whose main literary interests were in works by Mr. Zane Grey, admirable as they may be, is particularly equipped to be the chief executive of this country, particularly where Indian Affairs are concerned.
Dean AchesonNegotiation in the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties more anxious to agree than to disagree.
Dean Acheson