Since taking office last summer, I have invested considerable time and effort in revitalizing the NATO-Russia relationship, with progress made in several areas, including a joint review of common threats and challenges. But it is time to look at missile defense as another opportunity to bring us together.
由此看来，有关美国与俄罗斯已签署战略武器削减条约后续条约（该条约将大幅削减两国核武库）的消息提供了很好的背景。该新协议将提高国际社会安全，并促进其它领域与俄罗斯的合作，特别是北约和俄罗斯的关系。