July 4 Spaso House Reception Remarks by Ambassador Burns. "Soon our two countries will commemorate 200 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. I am pleased with all that Russia and America have accomplished together, from building the international space station to reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation. These are only a few of the achievements we can accomplish, and I am confident that in the near future with the help of many of you assembled here today we will be able to reach our relationship's full potential."