Concerned Quote by Dimitri Simes

Speaking seriously, Russia does not want to aggravate relations with anyone. We don't want any tensions. We want a good, friendly partnership with everyone.

— Vladimir Putin

Russia remains an adversary to the United States. We have some overlapping interests. It would be better if our relationship was better. But our…

— Tom Cotton

I think the relationship between the USA and Russia is too important. And it's too important to not find a way to move forward.

— Rex W. Tillerson

If the US had a relationship with Russia, North Korea - which is our single biggest problem right now - North Korea, it would…

— Donald Trump

I would love to have a stable, productive relationship with Russia.

— David Remnick

In the United States national security interests to have a working relationship with Russia.

— Katrina vanden Heuvel

We want to have a great relationship with the Chinese, we want a great relationship with the Russians.

— Robert C. O'Brien

We are seeking to avoid a new Cold War, avoid a new arms race, and, therefore, we continue to work for a more constructive…

— Jens Stoltenberg

It is well known, widely known that the US President-elect [Donald Trump] has publicly spoken in favour of normalising Russian-American relations. We cannot but…

— Vladimir Putin

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

— Gerhard Schroder

I would be delighted if the United States could have a positive relationship with Russia, and I would be thrilled if the Russian people,…

— Hillary Clinton

We have for decades now, and I've dealt with the Russians for 35 years, we have from time to time been able to, even…

— Ashton Carter