Bill Clinton

To President Yeltsin, let me convey my appreciation for the work we have done together.

We must never forget the meaning of the 20th century or the gifts of those who worked and marched, who fought and died for the triumph of freedom.

America was honored by his service, and we will miss him.

The light may be fading on the 20th century, but the Sun is still rising on America.

This is the future I hope every American will take a moment to imagine on this millennial evening.

Our economy is strong; our social fabric is on the mend.

My most solemn prayer for this new millennium is that we will find, somehow, the strength and wisdom in our hearts to keep growing together.

In this spirit, I look forward to working with Acting President Putin as the Russian people begin the process of making the transition from one democratically elected President to another.

I liked him because he was always very forthright with me.

If we want the story of the 21st century to be the triumph of peace and harmony, we must embrace our common humanity and our shared destiny.

His lasting achievement has been dismantling that Communist system and building new political institutions under democratically elected leaders within a constitutional framework.

We can develop a healthy intolerance of bigotry, oppression, and abject poverty.

We are most fortunate to be alive at this moment in history.

There is no better moment to reflect on our hopes and dreams and the gifts we want to leave our children.

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Let it be the triumph of freedom wisely used, to bring peace to a world in which we honor our differences and, even more, our common humanity.

It is an honor to turn this page in history with you because so many of you, each in your own way, have contributed so indelibly to the narrative of this American century.

The Russian people are well-served to have a leader who honestly believed that their votes ought to determine who was running the show in Russia.

His lasting achievement has been dismantling the Communist system and creating a vital democratic process within a constitutional framework.

National power may spring from economic and military might, but the greatness of a nation emanates from the life of the mind and the stirrings of the soul.

The relationship between the United States and Russia under President Yeltsin has produced genuine progress for both our people.

Elliot Richardson was a man of uncommon integrity, who put the Nation's interests first even when the personal cost was very high.

This welcome news was highlighted during my trip to Turkey and Greece.

We end this century and the millennium with soaring optimism.

Warm greetings to all Americans as we welcome a new century and a new millennium.