The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.

Otto Von Bismarck
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
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When you say that the secret of politics is to make a good treaty with Russia, you are saying that it makes sense to compromise where many people might disagree. When you make a good treaty with Russia, you are making sure that both sides benefit in some way.

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