The last two years were a rollercoaster. The last four years have been the most intense of my life. Wendy Sherman More Quotes by Wendy Sherman More Quotes From Wendy Sherman I think that Republican analyst Steve Schmidt had a great line about Donald Trump, which is, Americans clearly voted for change , but they didn't vote for chaos. I think people are feeling unnerved all around the world, because they see a chaotic set of directions coming out of the White House, and they're not sure what it all means. Wendy Sherman mean people thinking When the president Donald Trump has leaked out what happens in his phone calls, and he's really taking on some of our dearest allies and partners around the world, people don't know what to expect and whether they can rely on the United States anymore. Wendy Sherman president people world If you read Donald Trump's book "The Art of the Deal," you know that he likes to create leverage, he likes to have psychological advantage, he likes to be on the offense. He believes in what he calls truthful hyperbole. Wendy Sherman believe book art Donald Trump thinks all press is good press. And I think he believes that he's putting everybody on a psychological disadvantage. Wendy Sherman psychological believe thinking Donald Trump can have some advantage in negotiations. NAFTA is high on his agenda.But if he goes too far, I think the president of Mexico Enrique Pena and the Mexicans will decide they would just as soon get out of NAFTA, and we don't want that either. There may need to be some changes, but to re-imagine the entire world we have had an international order. It's not perfect, but for 70 years, it has kept Europe whole and free and safe, and we need to keep it in place. Wendy Sherman president perfect thinking One should talk tough to friends in private, but, as the first phone call with the president of the United States, you're trying to build your personal relationship. You're trying to build on the alliance and the partnerships that we have. Usually, that tough talk doesn't happen with your friends and partners. And people wonder why the tough talk by Donald Trump is happening with Mexico and happening with Germany and happening with our pals, but it's not happening with Russia. Wendy Sherman president trying people Russia is the biggest threat to the international order, not the Islamic State, not Iran, although I have problems with Iran, and not China. It's Russia. Wendy Sherman threat islamic problem One assumes sanctioning Zarif is the price for those waivers. The internal administration battle of war or diplomacy apparently wages on. Wendy Sherman top-news That would be a risky choice. Wendy Sherman top-news It is absolutely incumbent upon our government to do everything we can to make sure Americans are not left behind, and that we bring the Americans who are detained there home, that we find Robert Levinson and bring him home. Wendy Sherman top-news One of those issues where we disagree very strongly with Iran where it may make sense to have some kind of discussions is Syria. Wendy Sherman top-news I felt a tremendous responsibility leading this team, but I understood what we were trying to achieve, there were times I felt overwhelmed and guilty about not being home, but my husband would always remind me how historic it was what we were doing. Wendy Sherman politics Life comes in seasons, there will be things I will miss, but I've asked a lot of my family and friends. It's time to take a step back and figure out what I want to do next. Wendy Sherman politics It is an opaque society. The level of mistrust is very profound and deep. I think we are taking baby steps, but I don't anticipate great movement right away, it's not going to happen overnight. Wendy Sherman politics This job has been a privilege, but it's been a killer. Wendy Sherman politics I need some time to look back and absorb what we did. Wendy Sherman politics That skill set came in handy, you have to see all the parts in front of you. You really learn how to understand people. Wendy Sherman politics
