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If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy.

I would be delighted if the United States could have a positive relationship with Russia, and I would be thrilled if the Russian people, who are so capable, had a normal country that they could chart a different future.

We have an interest in excellent relations because we are neighbours as Europeans with Russia. We are allies with the United States in the NATO framework.

We loved being in Russia and would love to go back again, especially to visit my namesake.

The Russian people get so insanely close to each other as friends. Their lives are interrelated so much on an everyday basis.

I don't have many Russian friends. My childhood friends are dead - either from bad health, or they died in perestroika.

I believe the U.S. already understands and will understand more and more that only a strong Russia will respond to the genuine interests of the United States.

The United States has got to adopt a policy of befriending and creating allies around the world.

The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.