02/15/2000
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"Today marks the completion of the withdrawal of Russian military forces from the Republic of Estonia and the Latvian Republic."
"These withdrawals constitute the final departure of Russian troops that have been present in Eastern Europe since 1945."
"The United States will continue its active support for this process with the goal of a brighter and more peaceful future for all of our people in the next century."
"These considerations, as well, lead me to conclude that the substantially larger pay increase that would otherwise automatically go into effect is not appropriate at this time."