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"'Allen indicated that good relations with the Vatican could be ‘smart politics’ for [Obama’s] party. Further, the Vatican has a ‘centuries-old’ diplomatic tradition of dealing with governments which disagree with the Church on certain matters. Vatican diplomacy typically strives to keep lines of communication open and to seek common ground. In other words, they’ll want to do business with you where they can,’ Allen wrote.
'Further, the Vatican is eager for good relations with the U.S. regardless of its government,… believing the nation is positioned to be the Vatican’s 'most natural ally” in promoting religious freedom and human dignity worldwide.'"
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