Bill Clinton: “The Russian people are well-served to have a leader who honestly…”

On the recordDecember 30, 1999

The Russian people are well-served to have a leader who honestly believed that their votes ought to determine who was running the show in Russia.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on the Resignation of President Boris Yeltsin of Russia and an Exchange With Reporters

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