Diplomatic Quote by Hillary Clinton

We need to be stronger. We need to deter the Russians. We need to show resolve, which is why cooperating with them on the…

— Steve Inskeep

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

There must be pressure on Moscow so that we have negotiations. Moscow will not succeed by unilaterally backing Bashar al-Assad.

— Francois Hollande

Russia is a European country, and so we'd better, if we want a powerful Europe, negotiate with Russia.

— Marine Le Pen

The Russians need to understand. I think they've been treating it as almost a probing, how far would we go, how much would we…

— Hillary Clinton

In a reality, what we should be doing is having quiet diplomacy with the Russians to convince them that it's in their self-interest to…

— Rand Paul

We must effectively counter Moscow's attempts at influence with American strength and resolve, certainly not with a weak approach to President Putin or with…

— Dan Lipinski

It would be easier to be tough on Russian than make a deal. I don't know if we'll make a deal.

— Donald Trump

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

We have important things to talk to the Russians about, despite their meddling in our elections. I hope they're talking about a way to…

— Condoleezza Rice

I agree that we need a working relationship with Russia to deescalate a nuclear arms race, to resolve the crisis in Syria.

— Katrina vanden Heuvel

I'm concerned about Donald Trump's relationship with Russia that ignores Russia's aggressiveness in its near abroad. I'm concerned about the willingness to question alliances…

— James Franklin Jeffrey