Madam Secretary, we need to review your statement about the King of Swaziland visit.
OK.
Yeah, I have a rough first draft. I’m still working on the adjectives, right now you’re happy and excited.
You need to work on the adjectives.
Well I have to get something to the press by tomorrow.
Can I be resigned and conflicted?
You can never be either of those things.
You can be eager and optimistic.
No she can’t be eager, that’s too Jimmy Carter.
Can I be cautiously optimistic?
Well that’s for more serious world events.
You can be forward thinking.
You know what, I’ll do the writing, thanks!
What if I’m grateful for the opportunity to expose the world to a variety of cultural differences as we move toward a more global thinking society?
That’s really good.
Should I write it down for you?
No, I’m the writer, I can do it.
Just as long as our roles are clear.
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