Absolutely. I’m a strong believer in the idea that if you played on a team, you can be a diplomat. You need different people to do different things at an embassy. Team sports, more so than sitting through a geography class, is a much better preparation for diplomacy. Also, I’ve joked that there are times that you just want to pick up a lacrosse stick and reach across the desk and hit the other guy.
Honestly, sir, that doesn’t sound very diplomatic.
[Laughing] You’re trying to force the ball and get a goal!
Ambassador Christopher Hill
US Ambassador to Iraq
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