The US has confirmed that it does not consider Russia an enemy and urged Republicans to be careful with words, RIA Novosti reports.
Romney, a candidate for president, said on Monday that Russia is the main enemy of the US, not Iran or China. He condemned President Barack Obama for talks with Russia on missile defenses. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reminded that the Cold War is over and the speeches used in the 1970s are no longer suitable in 2012. John Boner, Speaker of the House of Representatives, criticized Romney for the speech.
White House press secretary Jay Carney was questioned by journalists about the incident on Tuesday. he said that any statements calling Russia an enemy show poor knowledge of history.
Carney's deputy Josh Ernest and some senators made speeches.
The US will have presidential elections and elections of the Senate in November. The Republican Party may lose its positions.
