On this, the United States will need to compromise and cooperate.

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On this, the Russians will need to compromise and cooperate.

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We both believe that we cannot compromise on our most cherished principles and ideals, but we should also seek to cooperate where we can -- for example, in areas like counterterrorism, counternarcotics, the spread of nuclear weapons and materials, and the support of our joint operations in Afghanistan.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama and Prime Minister Tusk Press Conference