Bill Clinton: “But he hated communism, he believed in freedom. He was the best leader…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2009

But he hated communism, he believed in freedom. He was the best leader Russia could have had at the time. I adored him.

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Clinton reflects on Boris Yeltsin's leadership and his impact on Russia.

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Bill Clinton: “But he hated communism, he believed in freedom. He was the best leader Russia could have had at the time. I adored him.”