Russia and the U.S. bear a special responsibility in world affairs. We have much to offer the rest of the world. Our common history testifies to this, and modern challenges demand that we work together.

Russia is still convinced of the necessity to guarantee the International Atomic Energy Agency the opportunity to work in [Iran].

Regardless of the results of the German elections on Sept. 18, relations with Russia will remain no less important than in the past decades,

At present, the WTO is trying to get from Russia concessions on different issues.

We still believe that if the Russian Federation and the United States bring their minds together, we can develop a common system which would be efficient in protecting the Euro-Atlantic region from threats coming outside this region.

We need to rediscover the idea of the common good and work together to build a home.