“We have been getting out of the situation where we found ourselves in ...” — Sergei Lavrov Quote

“We have been getting out of the situation where we found ourselves in the early '90s, when the Soviet Union disappeared and the Russian Federation became what it is - you know, with no borders, with no budget, no money, and with huge problems starting with lack of food and so on and so forth.”

“We still believe that if the Russian Federation and the United States bring their minds together, we can develop a common system which would be efficient in protecting the Euro-Atlantic region from threats coming outside this region.”

“I literally integrated the small town of Libertyville, Illinois. I was the first person of color to reside within its borders.”

“I believe it is essential that we close the security gaps that put our nation at risk, and I will continue to fight for the funding that will secure high-risk targets, such as our ports and borders.”

“Transnational organized crime does not recognize any borders.”