04/27/1997
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"Boris Yeltsin has put the fate of the Government of Russia into the hands of the people of Russia."
"The United States has a great deal to gain from a strong, successful, democratic Russia."
"I don't view this as a—this is not a talk about aid; this is a talk about a long-term partnership."
"The people know that America needs our plan to put 500,000 Americans back to work by beginning the investments we need in a stronger, smarter economy."