Yes, we can.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Huh? What is he talking about here? Roosevelt didn't talk to Hitler, Mussolini, or Tojo. Truman didn't talk to Kim Sun either. Kennedy did talk to Khrushchev but that only emboldened the Soviet dictator.

Is that what Obama wants to do....embolden our enemies

Point #1: I would read that quote as a reference to his administration and not just him personally. All the presidents you cite held talks and negotiations with the enemies of the day.

Roosevelt:

The negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese war

President Roosevelt to the Chancellor of Germany (Hitler)

Truman:

The Kaesong talks

etc....