Alvin Adams

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

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These are some quotes by American author Alvin Adams Businessman, who lived between June 16, 1804 and September 2, 1877.

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Well I just figure any man who risks his neck to save a dog's life isn't going to kill someone for gold teeth.

Alvin Adams

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Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

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I am convinced that dealing intelligently with the press is of the greatest importance to the success and effectiveness of a humanitarian mission.

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