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The United States has always said that Chechnya was a part of Russia and was ultimately a problem that had to be resolved by the people of your nation, consistent with your constitutional laws.

Context

Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia in Halifax

06/16/1995

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