In a week of diplomatic frenzy, I’ve been thinking of the American diplomat. Whether veteran or novice, the career diplomat is traditionally the centre of attention, a magnet for counterparts seeking counsel and for governments looking for guidance. When I meet some US diplomats now, it doesn’t take much to pick up on the despair. They nod a lot but say little, avoiding having to comment on their president.
在一周的外交热潮中，我一直在想着美国外交官。无论是老手还是新手，传统上职业外交官都是关注的焦点，对于征求意见的同行和寻求指引的政府来说都是磁石。如今我与美国的一些外交官见面的时候，不用费多大劲就能感到失望。他们频频点头，但很少说话，避免对总统发表评论。
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