12/19/2012
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"We believe that Jackson-Vanik has fulfilled its stated goal of ensuring freedom of emigration and that its application to Russia should now be terminated."
"We believe that the Jackson-Vanik amendment has fulfilled its stated goal of ensuring freedom of emigration."
"The United States and Russia have many common interests, in nonproliferation, in counterterrorism, regional security, economic relations, and other areas."
"We look forward to working with the House and Senate to ensure that our efforts on behalf of human rights, the rule of law, and democracy in Russia continue to be robust."