Political Quotes

“passage of the Durbin, Lipinski, Gilman, Knollenberg amendment will encourage stability in Central Europe. As written, H.R. 7 mentions only the visegrad nations. We need to make it clear that other European countries emerging from communist domination should receive assistance and be welcomed into NATO when they meet appropriate standards. Expressing an interest in having these countries join NATO one day will create stability and provide for the growth of democracy and economic prosperity. We will be encouraging these countries to expedite the promotion of democratic principles within their respective governments. It follows that a less volitle political environment will provide fertile ground for foreign investors. With the end of the cold war, the United States is the largest single investor in this part of the world. Our investment creates employment and encourages stability and the strengthening of democracy. By assisting our friends in Central Europe, we will bring continued stability and prosperity in Western Europe, and thus secure United States interests in all of Europe.”