James Rubin Realistic Quotations

We applaud (Colombia's) strategy as an ambitious, but realistic package of mutually reinforcing policies. The U.S. government will carefully review Colombia's request for international assistance, and, in consultation with the Congress, develop proposals on how the U.S. can best assist (the Colombian government).

She is also a realist and not a magician. She has realistic expectations about what can be achieved.

Frankly, we want to talk with Chairman Arafat about that schedule and what is possible, and thus take stock for us in trying to assess how realistic it is to make that schedule that's been laid out.