
It's bad, that. You tried upping your use of garlic? Dad takes 2 garlic tablets daily - deodorized - and he is now off blood pressure pills after nearly 20 years on them. He shed a few pounds too. 81 years old and can still lift me one handed 
Back on topic - moving to just diplomacy is a bad sign. If you are in a weak position, you talk. Ask any comedian - most of them honed their wit through being bullied as kids. It is a common and recurring theme. If you are dealing from a position of strength, less talk is needed. We have all complained about the draw down of the military and the economy - both equally valid forms of strength. This is an admission by the Executive branch that it has happened.
Already eat enough garlic to keep the vampires away.

Back when I used to exercise more, work wise, it wasn't so bad, but I also smoked. Now I quit smoking and gained 30 lbs. Flip a coin eh? LOL
All he had to do was leave it alone. But no, the dummies have to create a problem so they can fix it.
That's working so well on the healthcare issue, why not try it on Iran???