Joseph Stalin Quotes

The United States now has as its goal much more than simply containing Soviet expansionism. We seek the integration of the Soviet Union into the communlty of nations.... Ultimately, our objective is to welcome the Soviet Union back into the world order.

Americans wanted to settle all our difficulties with Russia and then go to the movies and drink Coke.

We could only solve our problems by cooperating with other countries. It would have been paradoxical not to cooperate. And therefore we needed to put an end to the Iron Curtain, to change the nature of international relations, to rid them of ideological confrontation, and particularly to end the arms race.

One of the elements in the film that really fascinated me was not to look at the world in bi-polar terms of us vs them or east vs west, which was a by-product of the Cold War.

Between Russia and the United States sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished.

Appeasement is just as bad in 1983 as it was in 1938.

The most important thing I would do is to try to institutionalize U.S.-Soviet summits.

There's not going to be a World War III, because there is no one to have World War III with.

In the '80s, we at least had the idea of diplomacy.

It's better to get along with Russia than not.

If America could get along with Russia - and by the way, China and Japan and everyone. If we could get along, it would be a positive thing, not a negative thing.

We are not seeking... and looking for war with any nations. We are seeking peace and stability among all the nations in the region.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States and China are more likely to view each other as competitors if not adversaries. But the die has not been cast. The best possible outcome is a new understanding that when they cannot cooperate, they will coexist and allow all countries in the Pacific to grow and thrive.

I believe that detente was having almost the opposite effect of what was intended. What was intended was to sort of end the contest for power and to stop Soviet expansion, especially by military means and the military build-up, the military contest.

To increase the zone of peace is to build the inner core of a stable international zone.

I don't know why you use a fancy French word like detente when there's a good English phrase for it - cold war.

And Israel, being a tiny, small country, of course has interest to strengthen - we have interest to strengthen our relations with other countries, mostly countries that were hostile for many, many years.

Much has changed since the end of the Cold War that augurs well for the survival of our nation.

Turkey can be a bridge to regimes and actions the United States can't reach. Turkey can talk to people the United States can't talk to.

We desire the good of the world and the happiness of the nations that the bonds of affection and unity between the sons of men should be strengthened... what harm is there in this?... these fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the 'Most Great Peace' shall come.

The United States is a strong and ardent ally of Israel. The fact of the matter is that friends can disagree. I think what's important is that world leaders are able to sit down with one another, have frank conversations and move forward.

This coupling together of science with international peace, is, I think, particularly significant.

President Obama could keep a big map with push pins on it to keep track of how many countries hate us, and when we get down to only half, let's have a ball. I'll blow up the balloons myself.

Free nations with different histories, economies and a vast amount of stubborn pride will never achieve complete agreement, even when they desire the same objectives.

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