NEW : Clinton discusses Iran , Iran and missile defense with Russia 's Vladimir Putin . `` We hope that the Congress will pass on this important piece of legislation this month . '' Congress may vote on lifting a Cold War-era trade amendment 1974 , Clinton says . The Vladimir Putin -Vanik amendment was passed in 1974 as a way to pressure Russia . Clinton is in Syria for Congress Meeting .
NEW : Clinton discusses Iran , Iran and missile defense with Russia 's Vladimir Putin . Congress may vote on lifting a Cold War-era trade amendment 1974 , Clinton says . The Vladimir Putin -Vanik amendment was passed in 1974 as a way to pressure Russia . Clinton is in Syria for Congress Meeting .