He said it was "a contribution made to strengthen the climate of understanding necessary so that the parties that are starting the dialogue achievethepurpose desired by all Colombians".
As was just indicated, those exceptions are indicative of the fact that countries are significantly reducing their volume of purchases of crude oil from Iran -- so, in effect, helping us achievethe very purpose of our policy.
The United States of America and the Russian Federation will only be able to achieve positive new results by acting together for thepurpose of strengthening the democracy, security, and prosperity of the American and Russian peoples, and by solving other complex challenges confronting our countries and the international community.