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On the recordMarch 18, 1998
I have said, Madam President, an iron ring has now replaced the Iron Curtain. It flashed into my mind as I was debating with my distinguished colleague here that while the Iron Curtain faced west, the ring now faces east. I will deal with the Russian planners who have to look at this force that has moved now a border 400 miles east, with the accession of these three nations, closer to Russia. Every military planner has to look at that force and advise the Russian President today, tomorrow, and in the future, as to what the capabilities of that force are, no matter what the intentions may be. I will return to that. I yield back to my colleague for a question.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the geopolitical implications of NATO expansion and its impact on Russia.

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