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“Bureaucracies have a natural tendency not to cooperate, coordinate or consolidate with each other. They won't cooperate with each other - unless they are forced to do so by political level authority.”

Quote by Richard Holbrooke

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Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke

Richard Holbrooke was a distinguished American diplomat known for his contributions to foreign policy and conflict resolution in the post-Cold War era. He held key positions at the State Department and the United Nations and played a crucial role in several regional conflicts. more

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