Kucinich, Price Form Bipartisan Congressional Russia Caucus

Kucinich, Price Form Bipartisan Congressional Russia Caucus

Washington D.C. (September 22, 2009) – Congressmen Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and Tom Price (R-GA) today announced the formation of a bipartisan caucus to address issues that are of mutual concern to Russia and the United States and to examine ways to improve friendship, dialogue and international exchange between the two nations. The announcement comes as Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s arrives in the United States tonight for the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh on September 24-25.

“The relationship between the United States and Russia has influenced the path of global development and the course of world politics. Today we announce the bipartisan Congressional Russia Caucus to help make sure that the relationship we share with Russia is equitable and friendly. I look forward to working with Congressman Price and other members who share our goals of ensuring that the future of American-Russian relations is strong and peaceful,” said Kucinich.

“Few matters in the international arena can be discussed today without giving due consideration to Russia’s influence in global affairs,” said Rep. Price. “By opening a dialogue and engaging in diplomatic fact-finding, we hope to advance a stronger understanding of Russian policy and how it affects the United States and its allies. Congressman Kucinich’s breadth of knowledge of foreign affairs is considerable, and I look forward to working together to move the U.S.-Russia relationship in a more productive and principled direction.”

The Russia Caucus will serve to maintain an open and constructive relationship between lawmakers from both countries by encouraging dialogue and the free exchange of ideas.

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