In response to critics, Bolton states that his record "demonstrates clear support for effective multilateral diplomacy."

These initiatives have been backed by effective diplomacy, centered around the United Nations resolution to end the war.

"If America can exercise effective commercial diplomacy, its authority and leverage will be much more substantial, not just in the economic realm, but across the board."

"As we learned in the Persian Gulf war, effective diplomacy has the backup of an effective military."

Holding firm on threats of sanctions is a minimum prerequisite for effective outside diplomacy.

All have combined courage with effective diplomacy in delicate assignments.

The difference is over how we can have an effective diplomacy.

But the approach hardly lends itself to effective diplomacy, certainly not when dealing with dictators.

But with limited resources at their disposal, conducting effective diplomacy poses unique challenges for small states.

"Unfortunately, in the end, effective diplomacy depends on a favorable balance of military strength more often than we'd like to admit."