Bill Clinton actually said...

The people of these three nations know what it means to lose their freedom.

Statement on the Accession of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic as Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

03/11/1999

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But let's not forget this policy has saved a lot of lives.

In 1994, because of the policies that our allies and the United States have pursued together, the casualties have dropped from 130,000 in 19...

This policy has not only worked to minimize the loss of life but also to maximize the chances for peace in a very troubling area.

I believe this is the appropriate, acceptable, proper policy for the United States.