The Diplomats

With bare, bone-dry bureaucratese, can camouflage their intentions; with official cordialities, can disguise their inclinations; can bury their predilections with layers of formalities; can rein in strongest emotions with theatrical flair and finesse. All these and the ability to tell a straight lie sincerely for national security, shrewdly, diplomatically, are the minimum requirements for state envoys and diplomats of the world's mighty governments in global games of dogs and cats!