Quote: We need to continue and foster and broaden the dialog with America so that they understand the importance of diplomacy, they understand that there is sometimes a risk, and that we should accept that risk and continue to be out there, about in the world, promoting and representing this wonderful country of ours.
Maura Harty served in a variety of senior positions at the State Department including Special Assistant to Secretary of State George P. Shultz, Executive Assistant to Secretary Warren Christopher, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay, and Executive Secretary of the Department of State under Secretary Colin Powell.