American and British diplomats spoke of this at the time as "the numbers game."

Few diplomats, and even the first ambassador did not speak English.

British and American diplomats also spoke to municipal officials about the plan.

It was notable that an American diplomat spoke on the record at a news conference.

Not all council members approved the unusual debate, in which more than 24 diplomats spoke.

The diplomats and international officials spoke about the unrest on the condition of anonymity.

And when diplomats speak most clearly to Americans, foreigners can get dangerously confused.

When diplomats or other "decisive" figures spoke, they made no reference to themselves as individuals.

Following traditional protocol, the official and other diplomats spoke only on condition of anonymity.

German diplomats spoke as if their men in Spain were genuine volunteers.