01/02/2017
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"A strong, successful, and transparent Russia that protects the rights of its citizens is squarely in the interests of the United States and the entire international community."
"Prime Minister Putin's assertion that the funds that the United States and other donors provide to civil society groups constitute unwarranted interference in Russia's internal affairs is a tiresome c..."
"The United States cannot make Russia respect human rights and we cannot build democracy in Russia."
"We expect to continue our successful approach of cooperating with Russia when it is in our interests."