Bob Dole: “As the world focuses on the continuing tragedy in Bosnia, we should not forget the importance of events elsewhere in the…”

“As the world focuses on the continuing tragedy in Bosnia, we should not forget the importance of events elsewhere in the world. My distinguished colleague from Kentucky, Mitch McConnell, recently spoke on United States-Russian relations. Senator McConnell, the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, is one of our leading voices on foreign policy-- especially on relations with Russia. I guess that is why the New York Times and Washington Post accuse him of being a bear-baiter and a cold warrior. As Senator McConnell's speech makes clear, there is certainly an alternative to the 'Russia first policy followed by the United States under the direction of Strobe Talbott. Senator McConnell's speech lays out a number of specific proposals for reshaping our policies--a new focus for assistance, moving beyond Moscow, opposing Russian imperialism. I was impressed by Senator McConnell's analysis, and by his recommendations. I urge my colleagues, and those responsible for foreign policy in this administration, to review Senator McConnell's remarks and ask unanimous consent that his speech be printed in the Record.”