I thought that in general we in the United States were too optimistic in believing that the Soviets might alter what had been for a long time, as a matter of fact for centuries, fundamental Russian policies in respect to the rest of the world.

E. David Bruce may refer to:
David Bruce (brewer) (born 1948) founder of the Firkin Brewery pub chain
David Bruce (physician) (fl. Bruce (1898–1977) American diplomat
David Bruce (ice hockey) (born 1964) Canadian National Hockey League player
David Bruce (minister) (1824–1911) Presbyterian minister journalist.