07/14/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I really don't view Russia as a threat, a military threat."
"The Agreement advances U.S. national economic interests and meets the negotiating principles and objectives set out by the Congress in the Trade Act of 2002."
"I'm very comfortable that the decisions I have made have been in the best interests of the country."
"I firmly believe we can solve this problem diplomatically and will continue to work to do so."