Bill Clinton: “Vancouver April 3, 1993 Russia-U.S. Relations Q. President Yeltsin, will American aid make a difference to the political…”

“Vancouver April 3, 1993 Russia-U.S. Relations Q. President Yeltsin, will American aid make a difference to the political situation in Russia? President Yeltsin. You know, it's always useful to help a friend, especially if a friend goes through a difficult period. And we are partners, and we are friends. Q. Go ahead, Mr. President, you can talk. President Clinton. I just was going to say, I don't view this as a-- this is not a talk about aid; this is a talk about a long-term partnership. The United States has a great deal to gain from a strong, successful, democratic Russia. It is in our interest. And I'm very encouraged by the things that President Yeltsin has stood for, and the fight that he's waging now. President Yeltsin. And the rest of the world, too.”