Bill Clinton actually said...

NATO's efforts have been aimed at helping the Eastern half of Europe enjoy the freedom and stability the Western half has built over the last half century.

Context

The President's News Conference With Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema of Italy

03/04/1999

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