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The function of a briefing paper is to prevent the ambassador from saying something dreadfully indiscreet. I sometimes think its true object is to prevent the ambassador from saying anything at all.

Source: To English-Speaking Union, Edinburgh, 8 Sep 77
-- Kingman Brewster, Jr, (Jun 17 1919-1988), US educator, diplomat; He was professor of Law and President of Yale U. (1963-77); noted for his resourceful handling of student protests.

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