Andrei A. Gromyko
1909 - 1989
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Biography
Andrei A. Gromyko, born in 1909, was a prominent Soviet statesman and diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union for almost three decades, from 1957 to 1985. Gromyko was known for his role in shaping Soviet foreign policy during the Cold War era, engaging in key negotiations with world powers. He played a significant role in events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), earning him the nickname 'Mr. Nyet' due to his frequent use of veto power at the UN Security Council.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The Soviet Union will never forget what the United States did to preserve peace for our peoples.
2
Diplomats are icebergs, most of what we do is beneath the surface.
3
Better to have ten successfully covered retreats to gain ground, than one disastrous frontal assault.
4
All revolutions devour their own children.
5
It takes two to make a war, but only one to make peace.