I really don't view Russia as a threat, a military threat.

I congratulate President-elect Putin and his government, members of the State Duma, and Russian citizens who together worked to achieve this important step toward a safer future.

We share a vital interest in the development of a democratic, prosperous, and stable Russia.

I determined and reported to the Congress that the Russian Federation was not in violation of the freedom of emigration criteria.

I hope that this interview will help to some extent by giving me the opportunity to clarify my country's position and our commitment to a strong, successful, democratic Russia.

We have always strongly, strongly supported IMF assistance to Russia.

I believe that the Russian people should be very, very proud of the role, the indispensable role that Russia played in these diplomatic negotiations.

The United States will use the amended Executive order, along with other existing authorities, to bar assistance to seven of the entities identified by Russia.

What has happened? With the leadership of the United States, NATO and its allies, including Russia, working side by side, ended, almost overnight and with virtually no bloodshed, the worst war in Europe since World War II.

My whole vision of the future is a partnership of all of Europe's democracies, obviously including Russia.

I think that the summit in Helsinki can do is to make it clear that no one has any intention of providing any increased threat to the security of Russia.

I have no private information that is inconsistent with the public statements of the Russian Government on President Yeltsin's health.

I know I've been criticized for some of the things I've tried to do, but I know that there are no Russian missiles pointed at the children of America for the first time since the dawn of the cold war.

This action allowed for the continuation of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Russia.

The Russian Federation is in full compliance with the freedom of emigration criteria.

We agreed that it was important for Russia to participate in the implementation of the agreement.

We want Russia to be involved in it.

We have strongly encouraged Russia...to undertake these measures to strengthen their financial system.