I think soft power definitely can work. But, you know, it depends on who you're dealing with. Some people are so intent upon power and keeping power that it's very difficult to conduct soft power.
George W. BushThis is what I'm good at. I like meeting people, my fellow citizens, I like interfacing with them.
George W. BushBut I have no desire for fame and power anymore. I crawled out of the swamp and I'm not crawling back in.
George W. BushI have said that the sanction regime is like Swiss cheese - that meant that they weren't very effective.
George W. Bush