Russia had to take into NATO. Epiphany James Baker

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What a pity to think seriously about mistakes in US foreign policy, it is necessary to resign and become a deep pensioner.
Then we can safely say, for example, in an interview to CNN:
- After the "cold war" and the collapse of the Soviet Union, we have (had) to find a way to allow Russia to join NATO.

Or, quite fresh, but very afterthought:
- And we must deal with Russia (was) not using the "Marshall Plan", as well as we did with Germany and Japan after World War II. Give them to join the community, to include them in the team. This did not happen.

It is regrettable:
- ... Was 15 years objectively very good relations with Russia as Yeltsin and under Putin.

And sad to sum up:
- ... We're almost back to the same place where they were for 40 years (meaning the "cold war", as I understand it).

All this said James Baker, an active politician of the teams of the two presidents, Ronald Reagan and George Basha Elder.
He was Secretary of State in 1989-1992, so that integrate Russia into NATO it was difficult.
Although the beginning of the process he could put, I guess.
How to lay the foundation for future US policy toward the new Russia.
So when he says that instead of "Marshall Plan" had to offer an alliance, he knows what he is talking about.

But as it was to let Russia into NATO and to take as an ally?
Then against whom to ally?
And as the market share of weapons?
And how to build relations with Europe, if among Europeans - Russia?
The Americans failed.

By the way, pay attention!
Baker actually openly admitted that Russia has never seen the United States as an ally.
And no it is not the union offered.
So, Putin was offended not in vain, he was tired of this hypocrisy.

Chance to become allies we will have.
But after a while, after a new "cold war".

The problem is that during this time the lessons grandfather Baker forgotten.
Or the Americans will remember?