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“George W. Bush tried working with the Russians after 9/11; Obama had the reset. Both presidents achieved less than they wanted, but they both achieved something. Those policies made sense, and it's to the credit of both Presidents Bush and Obama that even as they reached out to Russia, they did not sacrifice core American interests, or core American values. We didn't give the Russians on the altar of better relations other countries. We were able to do two things at once.”

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Daniel Fried, born in 1952, is an accomplished diplomat with extensive experience and a strong academic background in international relations. He has held several senior positions at the U.S. Department of State and played a significant role in various international affairs. more

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