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Ad Campaign Disabled   John Humes: Cuban Diplomacy While serving as America's Austrian ambassador, John Humes received several boxes of Havana cigars. As America had no formal relations with Cuba, acceptance of the gift might have proven embarrassing. Accordingly, Humes immediately issued instructions to his deputy chief of mission: "Burn them," he ordered, "one by one, slowly." Humes, John (1921-    ) American statesman, ambassador to Austria [Sources: J. Humes, Speakers' Treasury] More John Humes anecdotes Related Anecdote Keywords: Solutions Diplomacy Cigars Cuba Gifts Orders Smoking Quick Thinking View/add Comments [0] 10987654321 Ratings: 8.95 [40 vote(s)]

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