Political Quotes

“the future of Ukraine is vital to the national security interests of the United States. The relationship between Ukraine and Russia, and the relationship between Ukraine and the United States will have a profound impact on the events of the 21st century. That is why the upcoming election in Ukraine this Sunday, March 27, 1994, is so important not only to the people of Ukraine but to freedom-loving people everywhere. The stability of Ukraine and its ultimate, long-term independence may be profoundly influenced by not only the outcome of this Sunday's votes, but by the process, openness, and honesty of this election. Ukraine has encountered many difficulties since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Inflation has surged, unemployment is at crisis levels, an energy crisis has curtailed industrial output, and internal and ethnic conflicts threaten. Ukraine is at a cross-roads as it goes to the polls this Sunday to elect a new parliament. The elections are to replace the current, preindependence parliament that has been stymied in its attempts to deal with the vast and mounting problems facing the country as it tries to convert from a command to a free-market economy, and from a closed government to an open political democracy. The popular support for reform and the Ukrainian people's trust in government will be tested this Sunday by the openness and honesty of the political process. Mr. President, Ukraine faces many daunting challenges.…”