Andrei Gromyko quotes

Andrei Gromyko was a Soviet diplomat and politician, prominent in international relations during the Cold War. Known as "Mr. Nyet" for his frequent use of the veto at the United Nations, he played a key role in shaping Soviet foreign policy. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and later as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Greece is a sort of American vassal; the Netherlands is the country of American bases that grow like tulip bulbs; Cuba is the main sugar plantation of the American monopolies; Turkey is prepared to kowtow before any United States proconsul and Canada is the boring second fiddle in the American symphony.

Andrei Gromyko

My personality doesn't interest me.

Andrei Gromyko

Every night, whisper 'peace' in your husband's ear.

Andrei Gromyko

Comrades, this man has a nice smile, but he's got iron teeth.

Andrei Gromyko