Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev attends a news conference at the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul March 27, 2012. Regarding ideological clichés, every time this or that side uses phrases like 'enemy number one,' this always alarms me, this smells of Hollywood and certain times (of the past)," Medvedev said at the end of a nuclear security summit in the South Korean capital. REUTERS/Ekaterina Shtukina/RIA Novosti/Kremlin
Russian President Shoots Back At Romney Over 'Flexibility' Attack -- L.A. Times
U.S. politics combined with diplomacy as Russian President Dmitri Medvedev took a swipe at Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Obama pointed to an uncooperative Congress and a toxic political environment at home to explain why he was delaying negotiations with Russian leaders over missile defense.
Romney, in a CNN interview on Monday, had referred to Russia as "our number one geopolitical foe," prompting Medvedev to tell reporters here that the Republican front runner's language seemed out of date and "smelled of Hollywood" stereotypes.
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More News On Russian President Medvedev's Response To Gov. Mitt Romney's Remarks On Russia being America's Number One Geopolitical Foe
Russian president suggests Romney use reason, head -- AP
Medvedev says Romney's anti-Russia comment smacks of Hollywood -- Reuters
Medvedev To Romney: Use Your Head -- RTT News
Russian president blasts Mitt Romney over comment -- Boston.com
Russia's Medvedev suggests Romney 'use his head' -- FOX News/AP
Medvedev blasts Romney for 'number-one foe' remark -- BBC
My Comment: I am not a fan of Russian President Medvedev, but he is right on this issue. The Cold War ended decades ago .... we are living in a very different world and time today.
Update: The Republican Party is not unified in criticizing President Obama on this diplomatic trip.
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