Aleksander Kwasniewski Quotes

Prospects of normalizing our relations with Russia look good.

Well, we are very glad that Russia is so close with NATO.

Of course the United States and Russia have different interests. Nevertheless, both are strategic partners.

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

Security can no longer be attained by arming ourselves against a potential enemy. Rather, security is attainable only with his cooperation.

There is no doubt the NATO-Russia Act should remain valid.

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.

Clearly, the Chinese know that we want a good relationship with them.

One day we might find ourselves making an alliance with the Greeks.

Clearly, for France in her present position, intelligent activity consists of practicing a policy of entente with Germany in order to survive

Germany has an interest in détente—for general European and national reasons. Here we are in accord not only with our allies … but with almost everyone. Here we join with the nations and governments of the uncommitted world. Here interests we have in common with the Communist-governed states also come to light in spite of some polemics.

We must immediately find the way to come and say to the U.S., 'Despite the difficult differences of opinion between us, there are no closer friends, and no better allies than you to us, and we to you.'

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.

Russia and the U.S. must jointly manage expectations to ensure that attempts to 'reset' our relationship succeed.

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.

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

I would like to raise my glass to friendship between Russia and the United States.

No step the United States could take anywhere in the world would bring strategic benefits as great as detente with Iran.

Nowhere is it written that there must be conflict between the United States and China.

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.

The United States has better relations with the countries of Asia than any of them have with each other.

Nothing guides Russian policy so much as a desire for friendship with the United States.

You say that NATO is not directed against us, that it is simply a security structure that is adapting to new realities. Therefore, we propose to join NATO.

Our Russian policy must not be dictated by people who have already made up their minds there is no possibility of working with the Russians and that our interests are bound to conflict and ultimately lead to war. From my point of view, this is an untenable position and can but lead to disaster.