12/21/1999
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"We support the continued efforts of Ukraine to play a responsible role in relations with neighboring states."
"We must build something better in its place throughout Europe, and especially in southeastern Europe."
"I strongly felt in order for the peacekeeping force to have credibility and full impact, Russia would have to be a very important part of it."
"I can't tell the American people there will not be any violent incident...but I can say that we have learned the lessons of the last several years."