12/22/1996
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"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."
"I want to thank President Yeltsin and his entire team for hosting us and for making these days so productive."
"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."
"The United States has no interest in charting Russia's future; that's for Russia to do."