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  • Briefings
    • • Sample Content 5
  • Cables
    • • Sample Content 1
    • • Sample Content 8
  • Design Elements
    • • 1 Column (with images)
    • • 2 Column (80/20)
  • Document Templates
    • • Action Memo
  • Goals
    • • Sample Content 2
  • Grants
    • • Sample Content
    • • Sample Content 10
  • Informal Communications
    • • Sample Content 6
  • Legal
    • • Alternate Indemnity
    • • Confidentiality
    • • Entire Agreement
    • • Force Majeure
    • • Indemnification
    • • Introduction
  • Meeting Openers
    • • Sample Content 3
  • Policy
    • • Dress Code Policy
    • • Legal Brief
    • • Live Education Results
    • • Policy - General
    • • Public Non-Discrimination Notice
    • • Termination Letter
    • • Tobacco Free Workplace Policy
    • • Weapon-Free Workplace Policy
  • SSE Style Examples
    • • SSE Style Example
  • Strategies
    • • Sample Content 4
  • Talking Points
    • • Cybersecurity
    • • Foreign Service & Diplomacy
    • • Foreign Service Closing
    • • Military & Diplomacy
    • • Three Pillars of US Security Strategy
    • • Up or Out System
    • • US Foreign Service
    • • US Global Leadership
    • • Value of Foreign Service
    • Good Talking Points
      • • 9/11 Attacks
      • • Enhance our Trade
      • • Would you like to partner with us?
    • Weak Talking Points
      • • How are the wife and kids?
      • • How are things?
  • Titles
    • • HRH Royal Highness
    • • Minister
    • • PM - Prime Minister
    • • President
  • Watch Out
    • • Sample Content 7
  • Watch Out Replies
    • • Sample Content 9

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  • Talking points should be bold and written in the first person. Focus on facts and clear objectives.
  • Lay out srategic argunments a principal should make; include rebuttal points when appropriate.
  • Do not include general/filler language such as, "Thank you for your partnership."
  • Drafters should read talking points aloud to ensure they sound like something the principal would say during a normal conversation. Use specific points and informal syntax (including first names where appropriate), not verbose or jargon-filled language.
  • Good talking point: "To send a clear signal in response to Country ZZ's recent incurison into YY's territory, we want you to join us in sanctioning six high-level ZZ officials."
  • Weak Talking Point (too general): "It will be important to work together against Country ZZ's efforts to destabilize the region."
  • (IF RAISED) You should use an "IF RAISED" bullet for answers to questions that the principal should not raise, but the bureau expects to be introduced.