Congressmen Tom Price (R-GA) and Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today announced the formation of a bipartisan caucus to develop issues that are of concern to Russia and the United States and to examine ways to improve friendship, dialogue and international exchange between the two nations.

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