The reduction of the risk of theft or diversion of nuclear materials is a high priority.

The commitment of Ukraine to proceed to eliminate strategic nuclear weapons is very positive.

President Yeltsin unequivocally committed Russia to join the Partnership For Peace.

Ukraine will increase its authority among nations for doing this.

The Partnership For Peace is a real thing now.

Full guarantees of respect for basic human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons are indispensable for the maintenance of good relations between countries and the strengthening of stability and security in the world.

The United States has no interest in charting Russia's future; that's for Russia to do.

I believe we have a particular responsibility, the two of us, to try to work toward that vision.

I want to be an equal partner, because I believe this is a very great nation and that the world, the whole world, and particularly Europe has a real interest in seeing Russia succeed.

We support the International Atomic Energy Agency in its efforts to carry out its safeguards responsibilities.

The United States reaffirms its support for democratic reforms in Russia.

Ukraine has enhanced the security of the United States today by agreeing to remove 1,500 nuclear warheads aimed at our Nation.

I want to thank President Yeltsin and his entire team for hosting us and for making these days so productive.

Yeltsin had made this statement to him that Russia would participate.

The development of a state founded on the rule of law with an independent, impartial and effective legal system is essential for the respect of human rights.

We are determined to intensify the coordination of our efforts to promote rapid and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

We declare our resolute support for the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

We welcome the accelerating progress toward creation of an open and prosperous world economy and trading system.