“I am convinced that dealing intelligently with the press is of the greatest importance to the success and effectiveness of a humanitarian mission.” ImportancePressesMissionsHumanitarianConvincedEffectiveness Author: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.” LittlesDifferentMissionsHumanitarianEnterpriseDiplomacySusceptibleMisinterpretation Author:Alvin Adams
“Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.” IfsGovernmentAttitudePressesWorkersSuspicionGovernment Workers Author:Alvin Adams
“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.” MenWellsRiskDogFiguresGoldTeethNecksFigure SkatingGold Teeth Author:Alvin Adams
“My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.” DifferentViewsCommunicationKeysCitizensRelationOperationsInstantThis DayComponentsPublic RelationsInquisitiveInstant Communication Author:Alvin Adams
“Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.” MatterHelpingAppreciatePopulationSeekingLocalsRumorMalicious Author:Alvin Adams
