George Bush actually said...

I would say that, again, a little hypothetical for me to get into: Given Yeltsin's support for him...he will still be a force to be reckoned...

It is so clear to me that if this coup fails, democracy will take a gigantic leap forward.

He thanked the United States profusely for its support, which was making an important difference.

Stay with your principles. Stay with your reforms. Stay with your commitment to democratic process and constitutional law.