Zach Nunn: “I am pleased by the statement of the Senator from Utah today because I found the comments that I read in the paper…”

“I am pleased by the statement of the Senator from Utah today because I found the comments that I read in the paper attributed to Mr. Lebed both disturbing and very dangerous. I'm hoping that President Yeltsin and others will denounce this kind of rhetoric, which, no matter what its purpose, if it was simply posturing for political purposes leading up to the election, is inexcusable language. It can set up very dangerous kinds of activities in Russia against Mormons, against Jews, and against others. I think it is very timely for the Senator to make this announcement. I identify with his statement, and I hope there will be corrective action taken by the Russian officials in terms of making it clear that this kind of rhetoric is unacceptable.”