Alvin Adams Quotes

Well I just figure any man who risks his neck to save a dog's life isn't going to kill someone for gold teeth.

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

I am convinced that dealing intelligently with the press is of the greatest importance to the success and effectiveness of a humanitarian mission.

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.