Posted on 07/04/2009 2:35:29 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
MOSCOW (AFP) — The United States wants to forge new relations on an equal footing with Russia, President Barack Obama said in a television interview broadcast Saturday to the Russian-language audience.
"America respects Russia, we want to build relations where we deal as equals," he told the international Russian-language news channel Vesti ahead of his landmark visit on Monday to Moscow.
Obama said relations had "left a lot to be desired in recent years" under predecessor George W. Bush and reminded his audience that he wanted to hit the "reset" button from day one in the White House.
Describing Russia as a "great country with extraordinary culture and traditions," he said it "remains one of the most powerful countries in the world" and is a major guarantor of "international stability and prosperity."
Obama is due to meet both President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, which would allow him to "better understand the concerns and politics" of both men.
He said he hoped both leaders would "reach the conclusion that they can work with me in an effective manner."
Labelling Medvedev a "thoughtful, forward-looking individual" who is "doing a fine job of leading Russia into the 21st century," Obama added that Putin has been "a very strong leader for the Russian people."
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Arugula eating defeatist!
Russia respected Bush. Obamam will definately “reset” that.
He has no respect for this country and his hatred for America prevents him from understanding just what a great country it is.
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Begs the question: Are they now equal to us or have we downgraded ourselves to be equal with them???
He is not anywhere NEAR a "President of the United States", and never will be......the Kenyan Bastard.
Nice to see that any problem this dickhead faces is blamed on Bush. What a sniveling, whining, POS.
Describing Russia as a "great country with extraordinary culture and traditions," he said it "remains one of the most powerful countries in the world" and is a major guarantor of "international stability and prosperity."
Yeah, their invasion of Georgia and blackmail of Europe over oil delivery really contributes to international stability. Obama is proving himself to be more and more of an international joke every single time he opens his mouth.
Zero has no concept of America.
This proves his total inability to grasp the greatness of FREEDOM that has emanated from this the greatest land on god’s green earth.
Russia is not our equal.
But we all know how the current ruler of American HRH Barry Zero so loves to put down our country.
He probably was pulling for the Chinese at the last Olympics as well?
All leftists despise the fact that the U.S. is the world’s lone superpower, and do everything they can to change that. Clinton tried hard, slashing the miltary to bits, and selling nuclear weapons secrets to China. Obama will try even harder.
Under Obama, they are equals. (at best)
These statements by Hussein puts the USA in an even more dangerous spot vs the Russia/China axis.
I don’t want “equality” with Russia, I want SUPERIORITY over Russia at all times 24/7/365
Just another kazillion fiat dollar trip for the 0ne and his 0nly. This is not just bad anymore, it’s sick. Another apoligy tour? You betcha: as Sarah would say.
We both have a gangster as leader.
Mr Pres—ent,you are a jug-eared,filthy African dumb ****** usurper with a G_d complex...may you rot....
With Obama’s extensive experience..........he should know. sarc
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