09/20/2000
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"The United States of America has a real, profound and enduring interest in the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and security of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania."
"The United States of America recalls its longstanding support for the enlargement of the EU, affirming it as a core institution in the new Europe."
"The United States of America welcomes the aspirations and supports the efforts of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to join NATO."
"I want to thank George Soros for his visionary generosity."