I think most people don’t know about this, but Ambassador Kennedy was an exceptionally tough negotiator. When I could persuade her, I could persuade Washington, D.C., as well. On the contrary, when sh

Ironic. In the beginning she was disparaged (in this very forum) as an ignorant light-weight. Her appointment was considered a "fluffy" one. A favour from the President like a bon-bon. A vacation-style opportunity to enjoy life in Japan.

If you want to see something strange, just wait for the pick of Trump. He is likely to pick a billionaire owner of a house of prostitution in Nevada, or someone of equivalent experience and stature.

He said she was a tough negotiator then he gave an example that has nothing to do with how tough of a negotiator she was, only they each persuaded each other from time to time.