"We all face many common problems and challenges that must be addressed in partnership with other

"We all face many common problems and challenges that must be addressed in partnership with other countries, including Russia. One Cold War was quite enough."
Pentagon chief Robert Gates
Responding to Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent assault on U.S. foreign policy.
"It is up to the North Koreans. We have put everything on the table. We have offered a way forward on a number of issues. They just need to make a decision."
Christopher Hill
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, regarding talks on North Korea's nuclear program.