Sorry Mr. Mayor, when the Russians provide assistance, technical and political support to the mad mullahs in Iran, it proves only one thing:
They are no friends of ours.
Remember how you supported President Bush when he said at in the beginning days of this War, "You are either with us, or you are with the terrorists"?
The Russians were all over Iraq like a cheap suit, advising Saddam Hussein and giving his Baathist party advice on how to deal with the U.S.
Likewise, the Russians (and the Chinese) have been balking at any meaningful sanctions against the Iranians, and they've achieved success, as the latest Euroweenie report proclaims that it's now "too late" to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Mr. Mayor, the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
Kindly consider changing direction, you're generally a pretty good guy.
Koch is a good guy; one of the few Dems I like. He is no pollyanna. He doesn't say the Russians ARE our friends as if dismissing the current problems. He is postulating a goal to improve things. And he says it will not be easy. Would you rather we not pursue that?
Read his words again
"The United States should work hard to develop a strong alliance with Russia. I believe such an alliance would be in the best interest of both nations.
My belief is that if a true, sincere, and total economic and military alliance were fashioned with Russia, we would be assured of victory over Islamic terrorism. A Pax America and Russia, guaranteeing peace throughout the world, while not easy to do, is nevertheless doable."