[pgkdan]

...forge a much closer relationship with Russia - like offering NATO membership.

I have trouble seeing a justification for NATO now, bring Russia in and what exactly is Nato's mission. I have a better idea. Rather than us bringing Russia in, lets let Russia take our place.

[WVNan]

There are some "real" changes going on in Russia. The Greek Orthodox Church is reviving. Putin has become a Christian and attends the G.O. Church. I believe that Russia has a good future now, and I trust Bush's instincts on Putin. We need to work at making Russia our ally. Their culture is more closely related to ours than many of our other allies.