Michael Shifter Quotes

[Close observers of Latin American affairs both in Washington and in the region say Rice's finesse made possible a turnaround in U.S.-Latin relations.] She saw the problem, acted well and wisely, and cleaned up the mess... It repairs relations with key countries like Brazil and puts the United States in a much better position to play a leadership role going forward.

- Michael Shifter

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