12/02/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"NATO leaders have decided today to launch the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative."
"Together, NATO and Russia have pledged to work together as partners to address challenges in the 21st century."
"Today, in response to NATO's offer, Russia announced its agreement to join Operation Active Endeavor."
"This man is doing a great job, and we're proud to call him friend."