"The trust and transparency and confidence that the agreement will bring to the US-Russia relationship will also make it easier for the US and Russia to cooperate on other areas that are central to US and Russian security."

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

"He wants to have a thorough discussion with the president and the rest of the national security team about whether that does remain the best way to pursue our enemies in Afghanistan, and ultimately bring a level of peace and security there, so that it no longer poses a threat to us,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.01