04/24/2006
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I respect President Putin's vision for Russia, a country at peace within its borders, with its neighbors, and with the world."
"A lasting solution to that conflict will require an end to terror, respect for human rights, and a political settlement that leads to free and fair elections."
"Secretary Martinez will make his first visit to Russia in November to finalize the bilateral work program."
"If democracy and tolerance and peace advance in that region, it will undermine the bitterness and resentment that feed terrorism."