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�9/2/98 ·1 0 a.m.
PRESIDENT WllLLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEARANCE WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
SEPTEMBE~ 2, 1998 ·
Over the past five years, I.have been in Moscow in times ofbright hope and times ofuncertainty,
but.over that period, I have witnessed first~hand a nation's. remarkable transformation. This
·
meeting comes at a challenging time for the Russian people .. No one doubted there would be
obstaCles on Russia's road to a vibrant democracy and a strong economy. No one can doubt the
determination of the Russian people to build a better, brighter future.
Russia matters to America. Our economies ~re cOnnected in the new global environment. We
·share values and interests and friendship.
In my discussions with President Yeltsin, we spoke about Russia's options for stabilizing its
economy and restoring confidence.· I reaffirmed our strong view that Russia· can move beyond .
today' s crisis and create groWth arid good jobs if it carries forward its transformation -"7 with a
strong and fai~ tax system; greater rule of law, and regulatio.n that protects against abuses .
. President Y eltsin stated his intention to pursue this path. I will reaffirm this view when I meet
. today with leaders of the Duma and the Federation Council. America and the international
community are ready to offer further assistance if Russia stays. on the path of reform.
We also discussed at length our comm~n security concerns.· . We have reached an important
agreement that will increase the safety of all our people -- an arrangement under which our
countries will give each other continuous·information on w~rldwide launches of ballistic missiles
or space launch vehicles detected by our respective early ~arning systems. ihis will reduce the
possibility of a nuclear war starting by mistake or accident and give us information about missile
activity by other countries.
We have also agreed to remove from each of our nuclear weapons programs approximately 50
tons of plutonium- enough to make literally thousands of nuclear devices. Once converted, this
plutonium can never again be used to make weapons or become lethal in the wrong hands. Our
experts will begin meeting right away to finalize an implementation plan by the end of this year.
We look forward to the Russian Duma's apprcwal of START II, ·so we can negotiate a START III
agreement that would cut our arsenals down to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
In recent months, Russia has taken important steps to tighten its export controls on weapons of
mass destruction and the missiles t() deliver therri -"and to penalize offenders. This week, Russia
barred three companies from transactions with Iran. Today, we agreed to intensify our
cooperation by creating seven working groups on export controls that wilt further strengthen
Russia's ability to halt the spread of dangerous weapons.
�·we also renewed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse their .arms race. And
we pledged to accelerate internatio~al negotiations to establish a tough inspection regime for the
·Biological Weapons Convention.
·
·
Russia and the. United States s~are a commitmet)t to combat terr~rism in all its forms. We agree
that there is n~ possible justificati<;m for terrori·sm- it is ~ur.der. Today, we instructed our foreign
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this' danger to our people and to
innocent people around the world.
We agreed on the importance offurther strengthening the partnership'between NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limits·
conventional' military forces in Europe_,' the CFE --to reflect c~anges in .Europe since the treaty
was signed in 1990. We will aim to complete an adapted treaty by the 1999 OSCE summit.··
· · Finally, Pr~sident Y eltsin and I discussed oi.Jr cornmon foreign policy agenda. That includes, first .
anq foremost, the need to continue to strengthen the peace in Hosnia and to .look for a peaceful
solution in Ko.sovo, where the humanitarian situation is now grave. We agreed that the Serbian
government must stop all repressive actions against the civilian population in Kosovo, allow relief
organizations immediate and full access to those in need, and pursue an interim settlement. .
President Yeltsin and I agree that Iraq must comply fully with all relevant U.N. Security Council
Resolutions imposed after the Gulf War- in particular, by allowing the international weapons
inspectors to pursue their mission without obstruction or delay. Far from ad~ancing the day
sanctions are lifted, Iraq's most recent efforts to undermine the inspectors.will perpet~ate
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it ·needs to rebuild its military, and keep Iraq's
economy under. tight international control.
On energy and the environment; ·we reiterated our commitment to ..t~e 6missions reduction targets·· . ·
and the market-based mechanisms esta.blished·at Kyoto, so we can slow the dangerous process of'<··
global warming. We also agreed.that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from
the Caspian to international markets. This important new step .can advance our common security
and commercial interests.
This is a full agenda - and this has been a productive su'mmit. I know, too, that the Russ.ian
people have the talent and the will to guide their country·out oftoday's crisis and to its rightful
place as a leader among prosperous democratic nations.
###
�,.
9/2/98 10 a.m.
PRESIDENT WILLIA-M JEFFERSON CLINTON
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEARANCE WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
S_EPTEMBER 2, 1998
Over the past five years, I have been in Moscow in times of bright hope arid tinies ofuncertainty,
.
.
but over that period, I have witnessed first-hand a nation's remarkable transformation. This
meeting comes at a challenging time for the Russian people. No one doubted there would be
obstacles on Russia's road to a vibrant democracy' and a strong economy. No, one can doubt the
·determination of the Russian people to build a better, brighter future.
•. v
Russia matters to Am~rica. Our economies are connected in the new global environment. We
share values and interests and friendship.
·'
In my-'discus~ions with President Yeltsin; we spoke aboutRussia's options for stabilizing its
economy and restoring confidence. I reaffirmed our strong view that Russia can move beyond
today' s crisis and create growth and good jobs if it carries forward its transformation _:. with a
strong and fair tax system, greater rule oflaw, and regulation that protects against abuses.
P~esident Y eltsin stated his intention to pursue this path .. I will reaffirm this view when I meet
today with leaders of the Duma and the Federation ~ouncil. America and the international
community are ready to offer further assistance if Russia stays on the path of reform.
We also discussed·at length our common security concerns. We have reached an important
agreement that will increase the safety of all our people _..: an arrangement under which our.
countries will give each other continuous information on worldwide launches. of ballistic missiles
or space launch vehicles detected by our respective early warning systems. ·This will reduce the
possibility of a nuclear war starting by mistake or accident and give us information about missile
activity by other countries.
We have also agreed to remove from each o.f our.nuclear weapons progra~s approximately 50
tons of plutonium- enough to make literally thousands of nuclear devices .. Once converted, this
plutonium can never again be used to make weapons or become lethal in the wrong hands: Our ·
experts will begin meeting right away to finalize an implementation plan by the end ·of this year.
We look forward to the Russian Duma's approval of START II, so we can ~egotiate a START III
agreement that would cut our arsenals down to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
In recent months, Russia has taken important steps to tighten its export controls on weapons of
mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them - and to penalize offenders. This week, Russia
barred three companies from transactions with Iran. Today, we agreed to intensify our,
cooperation by creating seven working groups on export controls that will further strengthen
··
Russia's ability to halt the spread of dangerous weapons.
.
'
.
.
'·
�.
\,.
We also renewed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse their arms race. ·And
we pledged to accelerate international negqtiations to establish a tough inspection regime for the
·
·
Biological Weapons Convention.
Russia and the United States share a commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. We agree
that there is no possible justification for terrorism- it is murder. Today, we instructed our foreign
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people around the ·world.
We agreed on the importance of further strengthening the partnership between· NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limits
conventional military forces in Europe --:- the CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty
was signed in 1990. We will aim to complete a!) adapted treaty by the 19990SCE summit.
..
Finally, President Yeltsin and I. discussed our common foreign policy agenda. That includes, first
and foremost, the need to continue to ~trengthen the peace in Bosnia and to look for a peaceful
.solution in Kosqvo, where the humanitariarl:'situation is.now grave. We agreed that the Serbian
government must stop all repressive actions against the. civilian population .in Kosovo, allow relief
organizatio~s immediate and full access to those in need, and .pursue an interim settlement.
'.
.
.
President Yeltsin and I agree that Iraq must comply fully with all relevant U.N. Security Council
Resolutions imposed after the GulfWar- in particular, by allowing the international weapons
inspectors to pursue their mission without obstruction or delay. Far from advancing the day
sanctions are lifted, Iraq's niost recent efforts to under!fiine the inspectors will perpetuate
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to reb~ild its military, and keep Iraq's
economy under tight international control.
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets·
and the market-based mechanisms established at Kyoto,'so we can slow the dangermis process of··:·
global warming. We also agreed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from
the Caspian to international markets. This important new step can advance our common security
and commercial interests.
This is a full agenda- and this has been a productive summit. · I know, too, that the Russian
people have the talent and the will to guide their country out oftoday's crisis and to its rightful
place as a leader among prosperous democratic nations.
·
###
�;,,
•'·
'9/2/98 10 a.m.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
.
.
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEARANCE WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
SEPTEMBER 2,.1998
Over the past five years, !have been in.Moscow in times of bright hope and times of uncertainty,
but over that period, I have witnessed fi~st-hand a nation's remarkable transformation .. This
meeting. comes at a challenging time tor the Russian p~ople. No. one doubted there would be
· obstacles on Russia's road to a' vibrant democracy and a strong economy .. No one can doubt the
·determination of the Russian people to build a better,brighter future.
,1',
. .
.
.
· Russia matters to America. Our ecoriorriies are connected in the new global.environrrient. We
·share values and interests and friendship.
In my discussions with President Y eltsin, we spoke about Russia's options for stabilizing its
.economy and restoring confidence. l reaffirmed our strong view that Russia can inove beyond
today' s crisis and create growth and good jobs if it carries forward its transformation.:._ with a
strong and fair tax system, greater rule of law, and regulation that p_rotects against abuses.
President Y eltsin stated his intention to pursue this path. I will reaffirm this view when I meet
today with leaders ofthe Duma and the Federation.Council. America and the intern~tional
community are ready to offer further assistance ifRussia stays on the path of reform.
We also discussed at length our common security concerns. We have reached an important
agreement that will increase the safety of all ou~ people ~- an arrangement under which our
countries will give each other continuous infprmation on worldwide launches of ballistic p1issiles
· .. or space launch vehicles detected by our respe~ti~e early warning systerns .. This will reduce the · ...
possibility of a imclear war starting by mistake or accident and give us information about missiie
activity by other countries.
We have also agreed to remove from· each qf our nuclear weapons prograrp.s approximately 50
tons of plutonium - enough to make literally thousands of nuclear devices. Once converted, this
plutonium can never again be used to. make\veapons or become lethal in the wrong hands. Our
experts will begin meeting right away to finalize an implementation plan by the end of this year.
.
.
We look forward to the Russian Duma's approval of START II, so we can negotiate a START III
agreement that would cut our arse?als down to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
In recent months, Russia has taken important steps to tighten its export controls on weapons of
mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them - and to penalize offenders. This week, Russia
barred three companies from transactions. with Iran. Today, we agreed to intensify' our·
copperation by creating seven working groups on export.controls that will further strengthen
····Russia's ability to halt the spread of dangerous weapons.
�.
.
We also renewed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse their arms race. And
we pledged to accelerate international negotiations to establish a tough inspection regime for the
Biological Weapons Convention.
Russia and the United States share a commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. ·we agree
that there is no possible justification for terrorism- it is murder. Today; we instructed our foreign.
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people around the world.
We agreed on the importan~e offurther strengthening the partnership between NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limits
conventional military forces in Europe - the CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty
was signed in 1990. We wili'aim to complete an adapted treaty by the 1999 OSCE summit.
F\nally, President Y eltsin and I discussed our: common foreign policy agenda . .That includes, first
and fore.most, the need to continue to strengthen the peace in Bo:Sn~a and to look for peaceful
solution in Kosovo, where the humanitarian situation is now graye. We agreed that the Serbian
government must stop all repressive actions against the civilian population in Kosovo, allow rel~ef
organizations immediate and full. access .to those in need, and pursue. an interim settlement.
a
President Yeltsin and I agree thatlraq must comply fully with all· relevant U.N. Security Council
Resolutions imposed after the Gulf War- in particular, by allowing the international weapons
inspectors to pursue their mission without obstruction or delay. Far .from advancing the day
sanctions are lifted, Iraq's most recent efforts to undermine the inspectors will perpetuate .
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to rebuild its military, and keep Iraq's
economy under tight international controL
·
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets
and the market-based mechanisms established at Kyoto; so we can slow the dangerous process of ··: .· ·
global warming. We also agreed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from
the Caspian to international markets. This important new step can advance our common security
and commercial interests.
·
This is a full agenda- and this has been a productive summit. I know, too, that the Russian
people have the talent and the wiil to guide their country out of today' s crisis and to its rightful
place ~s a leader among prosperous democratic nations.
###
,
�9/2/98 10 a.m.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM. JEFFERSON CLINTON
.
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEARANCE WITH PRESIDEN'r YELTSIN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA ·
SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
.
Over the past five years, I have been in Moscow in times ofbright hope and times ofuncertainty,
but over that period, I have witnessed first-hand a nation's remarkable transformation. This
meeting comes at a challenging tim~ for the Russian people. No one doubted there would be
. obstacles on Russia's road to a vibrant de~ocracy and a strong econoi:ny. N,o one can doubt the
determination of the Russian people to' build a better,. brighter futur:e .
. Russia matters to America. Our economies are connected in the new global environment. We
share values and interests and friendship.
·
.:.
I~ my discussions with President Y eltsin, we spoke about Russia's options· for stabilizing .its
economy and restoring confidence. 'I reaffirmed our strong view.that Russia can move beyond
today' s crisis and create growth and good jobs if it carries forward its transformation -- with a
strong and fair tax system, greater rule. of law, and regulation that protects against abuses.
President Y eltsin stated his intention to pursue this path. I will reaffirm this view when I meet
today with leaders of the Duni.a and the Fedenition Council. .America·and the.international
. community are ready to offer further assistance if Russia. stays on the path of reform ..
We also discussed at length our ~ommon security concerns. We have reached an important
agreement that will increase the safety of all our people -- an arrangement under which our
countries will give each other continuous information on worldwide launches ofballistic missiles
or space launch vehicles detected by our respective eariy warning systems. This will reduce the
possibility of a nuclear war starting by mistake or accident and give us· information ab~ut missile
activity by other countries.
We have also agreed to remove from each of our nuclear weapons progr·ams approximately 50
tons of plutonium - enough to make literally thousands of nuclear devices .. Once converted, this
plutonium can never again be used.to make weapons·orbecome.tethal in the wrong hands .. Our
experts will begin meeting right away to finalize an implementation plan by'.the end or' this year.
We look forward to the Russian Duma's approval of START II, so we can negotiate a START III
agreement that would cut our arsenals down to one-fifth of Cold War levels:
In recent months, Russia has taken important ~teP,S to. tighten its export controls on w~apons of.
mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them - and to penalize offenqers. · This week, Russia
barred three companies from transactions with Iran. Today, we agreed to intensify ouicooperation by creating seven working groups on export' controls that will further strengthen
R~ssia' s ability to halt the spread of dangerous weapons.
·
-1:
�We also renewed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse their arms race. And
we pledged to accelerate international negotiations to establish a tough inspection regime for the
Biological Weapons Convention.
Russia and the United States· share a commitment to corhbat te~rorism i~all.its forms. We agree
that there. is no possible justification for· terrorism- it is murder. Today, we instructed our foreign
ministe.rs to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people ·around the wm~ld.
We agreed on the importance of further strengthening.the partnership between NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty t~at.limits
conventional.military forces in Europe .,__ the CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty
was signed in 1990. We will. aim. to complete an adapted treaty by the 1999 OSCE summit.
.
.
Finally, President Y eltsin and I discussed our common foreign policy .agenda. Tha:t includes, first
and foremost,.the need to continue to strengthen the peace in Bosnia and to look. for a peaceful
solution in Kosovo, where the Humanitarian situation is now grave. We agreed that the Serbian ..
government must stop.all repressive.actions against the ci~iliah p.opulation ih Kosovo, allow relief
organizations immediate and full access to" those in need, and pursue an interim settlement.
President.Yeltsin and I agree that Iraq·must comply fully with all relevant U.N. Security Council·
Resolutions imposed after: the GulfWar- in particular, by aiiO\ying t~e international weapons
:. inspectors to pursue their mission without-obstruction or delay. Far from advancing the day·
sanctions are lifted, Iraq's most recent. efforts to undermine the inspectors will perpetuate
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to rebuild:its military, and keeplraq's
economy under.tight international control..
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets··.·
and the market-based mechanisms established at Kyoto, so we can slow the dangerous process of'<··
global warming. We also agreed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from
the Caspian to international markets. This important new step can advance our common security
·
.
and com~ercial interests.
This is a full agenda - and this has been a productive summit. I know, too, that the Russian
people have ~he talent and the will to guide their country .out of today' s crisis and to its rightful
·.
place as a leader among prosperous de~ocratic na~ions. ' ·
###
I
'
�9/2/98 10 a.·m.
•,,
.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEAiUNCE WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN
. MOSCOW, RUSSIA .
.
. ·" SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
Ov.~r the past five year~,I have been in·Moscow in times ofbright hope and times of uncertainty,·
, but over that period, I have witnessed first-hand a nation1s remarkable transformation.· This .
meeting comes at a cpallenging''time for the Russian people. No one. d~ubted there would be
. obstacl~s
Rtissia1s road to vibrant democracy and a'strong .econo~y.· No one can doubt the
determination. of the Russian people tq .build a better, brighter future. ·
···
. .
.
On
. '
a
'
''
'
)
Russia rpatters to America. Our economies are connected inthe·.new global environment. We
share values. and interests and friendship.
·
.
with President Y eltsin, we spoke about I~.ussia 1 s options for stabilizing its
· In my dis~tissi~ns
economy and re'storing confidence. I reaffirmed our str~ng_ view th~t Russia can move beyond
today's.cfisis and create groWth and goodjobs'ifit carriesfon;vard its transformation_::. with a
' strong and fair tax system, greater rule of law, ahd regulation that protects ag().inst·abuses.
· President Y eltsin stated his intention to pursue this p~th. I will reaffirm this view when· I meet
today with leaders of the Duma and the Federation Council. America and the international
community are ready to offer further 'assista~ce if·R~ssia stays on the path of reform.
,·
· .. •
.
,, .
'
'
.,
We 'also discussed at length·our commQn security concerns. ,We hav~ reached an important
agreement that will increase tne safety of all our people -- an· arrangement-under which our
'countdes will give each other continuous information on worldwide launches of ballistic missiles
or space 'launch vehicles detected by out respective early warning syste~s. This will reduce the
possibility ;ola nuclear war starting·by mistake or accident a~d give us 'information about ·missile . :.
activity by other co':lntries.
· We have also agreed to remov·~ from each of our ~mcle~r weapons programs approximately 50·
tons of plutonium - enough to make lite~ally thousands of nuclear devices. Once converted, this
plutonium can never ag.ain be use~ to make weapons or become 'lethal in the wrong hands. Our· ·
experts will begin meeting right away to finaliz.e an implementahon plan bythe·end this. year.
,
,
I
,
. .
'
of
.
We look forward to the Russian Duma1S approval of START Ii, so we can negotiate a START III
agreement thatwould cut oM arsenals down to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
·
,I
•:
In recent months, Russia ha~· t~ken important steps to tighten its export controls· on weapons of
. mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them - and to penalize offenders. . Thi~ week, Russia .
barr.ed three companies from transactions with Irari.. Today, we agreed to intensify our
..
cooperation by·creating seven working groups on export controls that will further'st~engthen
Russia's ability to halt the spreadofdangerous weap~ns.
··
'l
.·, · ..
''
�We also.rem!wed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse thdir arrrts race. And
we.pledged to accelerate international.negotiations to establish a· tough inspection regime for the
Biological Weapons Convention.
·
.
Russia and the United States share a commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. We agree
· that there is no possible justification for terrorism- it is murder. Today, we it:tstructed our foreign
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people around the world.
·
We agreed on the importance offurther strengthening the partnershipbetween NATO and Russia
.
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limi'ts
·conventional military forces in Europe - the CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty
was signed in 1990. We will aim to complete ~n adapted treaty by the 1'999 OSCEsummit.
Finally, President Y eltsin and I discussed our common foreign policy agenda. That includes, first
and foremost, the need to continue to,, strengthen the peace in Bosnia and to look for a peaceful .
solution in Kosovo, where the humanitaria.n ·situation is now grave. We agr~ed that the Serbian
government must stop all repressive actions agajnst the civilian population in Kosovo, allow relief
organizations immediate and full access to those in need, and pursue an interim settlement.
President Yeltsin and I agree that .Jraq must. comply fully with al~ .rele~~nt U.N. Security Council·
·Resolutions imposed after the Gulf War- in particular, by allowing the international weapons .
· .· inspectors to pursue their mission without obstruction or delay. Far from advancing the day
·sanctions are lifted, Iraq's most recent efforts to undermine the.ihspectors will perpetuate
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to rebuild its military, and keep Iraq's
economy under tight international cqntrol.
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets ·.
and the market-based mechanisms established at Kyoto, so we can slow the dangerous process of··:·
g"lobal warming. We also agreed that multiple ptpeline routes are essential to bring energy from
the Caspian to international markets. This important new step can advance our common security
and. commercial interests. :.
.•.
.
·'
This is a full agenda- and this has been a productive summit. · I know, too, that the Russian
people have the talent and the will to guide their country out of today' s cr:isis and to its rightful
place as a leader among prosperous democratic nations.
,·
·
###
�•·.
·,'•
.•.
't.
9/2/98 · 10 a.m.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEARAN.CE WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN
MOSCOW,.RUSSIA
..
s·EPTEMBER 2, 1998
·Over the past five years, I have been in Moscow in times of bright hope and times of uncertainty,·
but over that period, I have witnessed first-hand a p.ation's remarkable transformation. This
meeting comes at a challenging time for the Russian people. No one doubted there would be .
obstacles on Russia's road t9 a vibrant democracy and a strong economy. No one can doubt the
determination oftpe Russian people to build a better; brighter future.
/
. Russia matters to Ame~ica. Our economies are
share values and interests· and friendship. ·
connec~ed
·
·
in the new .global environment. We
.·
.
·
· In my discussions with President Y eltsi~, we spoke about Russia's options for stabilizing its
.economy and restoring confidence. I reaffirmed our' strong view that Russia can move beyond.
today' s crisis and create growth arid good jobs if it carries forward its transformation -- with a ·
strong and fair tax system, greater rule of law, and regulation that ·protects against abuses.
President Y eltsil1 stated his intention to pursue this path. I will reaffirm this view when I meet
today with leaders of the Duma and the Feqeration CounciL America and the international.
community are ready to offer'further as.sistance i{Russia ~~ays on th~ path of reform.
We also discussed at length our common security concerns. We 4ave reached a~ important
agreement that will increase the safety of all our people -- an arrangemeritunder which our
countries will give each other..continuous· information .on worldwide' launches of ballistic missiles ·
or space launch vehicles detected by our respective early warning systems. This will reduce the
. possibility of a nuclear war starting by mistake or' accident· and give us inform~tion about missile
·
·
activity by other countries.
We have also agreed to remove from each of our nucle~r w~apons.prograins approximately 50
tons of plutonium- enough to make literally thousands of nuclear devices. Orice converted, this
plutoni1:1m can never again be used to make weapons or become lethal in the wrong hands.· Our
experts will begin meeting right away to finalize an implementation plan. by the ·end oft~is year.
We lookforward to the Russian Duma's apprO\;al ofS'rART II,.so weean negotiate
agreement that would cut our arsenals down.to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
'
a: START III
.
In recent months; Russia has taken important steps to tighten its export controls on.,weapons of
mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them - and to penalize ·offenders, This week, Russia
barred three companies. from transactions with Iran. Today, we agreed to intensify our
cooperation by creating seven working groups on export controls that will further strengthen
Russia's ability to halt. the spread ·of dangerous weapons.
··
· ·
�We also renewed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse their arms race. And
we pledged to accelerate international negotiations to establish a tough inspection regime for the
Biol<?gical Weapons Convention.
Russia and the United States share a commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. We agree
that there is no possible justification for terrorism- it is murder. Today, we instructed our foreign
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people around the world.
We agreed on the importance of further strengthening the partnership between NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limits
conventional military forces in Europe - the CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty
was signed in 1990. We will aim to complete an adapted treaty by the 1999 OSCE summit.
Finally, President Y eltsin and I discussed our common foreign policy agenda. That includes, first
and foremost, the need to continue to strengthen the peace in Bosnia and to look for a peaceful
solution in Kosovo, where the humanitarian situation is now grave. We agreed that the Serbian
government must stop all repressive actions against the civilian population in Kosovo, allow relief
organizations immediate and full access to those in need, and pursue an interim settlement.
President Yeltsin and I agree that Iraq must comply fully with all relevant U.N. Security Council
Resolutions imposed after the Gulf War- in particular, by allowing the international weapons
inspectors to pursue their mission without obstruction or delay. Far from advancing the day
sanctions are lifted, Iraq's most recent efforts to undermine the inspectors will perpetuate
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to rebuild its military, and keep Iraq's
economy under tight international control. .
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets
and the market-based mechanisms established at Kyoto, so we can slow the dangerous process of··~··
global warming. We also agreed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from
the Caspian to international markets.. This important new step can advance our common security
and commercial interests.
This is a full agenda - and this has been a productive summit. I know, too, that the Russian
people have the talent and the will to guide their country out of today' s crisis and to its rightful
place as a leader among prosperous democratic nations.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTO~
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEARANCE WlTHPRESIDENT YELTSIN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA ..
SEP!EMBER 2, 1998
Over the past five years, I have been in Mosco~ in times of bright hope and times of uncertainty,
but over that period, I have witnessed first-hand a nation1s remarkable transformation. This
meeting comes at a challenging time for the Russian people. No one doubted there would be .•.
obstacles·on Russia1S road to a vibrant democracy and a strong economy. ·No one can doubt the
determination of the Russian people to build a better, brighter future.
Russia matters to America. Our economies are connected in the new global environment. We · ·
share values and interests and friendship:
In my discussions with President Y eltsin, we spoke about Russia1s options for stabilizing its
economy and restoring confidence. I reaffirmed our strong view that Russia can move·beyond
today' s crisis and create growth and good jobs if it carries forward its transformation --with a
strong and fair tax system, greater rule of law, and regulation that protects against abuses.
President Y eltsin stated· his intention t,o pursue this path.' 1 will reaffirm this view when I meet
today with leaders of the Duma and the Federation Council. America and the international
community ar,e ready to offer further assistance if Russia stays on the path of reform ..
We also discussed at length our common security, concerns. We have reached an important
agreement that will increase the safety of all our people -:- an arrangement under which our
countries will give each other continuous·information on worldwide launches of ballistic missiles
or space launch vehicles detected by our respective early warning systems. This will reduce the
possibility of a nuclear war starting by mistake or accident and give us information about missile
activity by other countries.
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We have also agreed to remove from each Of our nuclear weapons programs approximately 50
tons of plutonium - enough to make literally thousands of nuclear devices. : Once converted, this
plutonium can never again be us~d to make weapons or become lethal in the wronghands. Our
experts will begin meeting right away to finalize an implementation plan by the end of this year.
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We look forward to the Russian Duma s approval of START II, so we can negotiate a START III
agreement that would cut our arsenals down to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
· In recent months, Russia has taken important steps to tighten its export controls on weapons of
mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them - and to penalize offenders. This week, Russia
barred three companies from transactions with'Iran. Today, We agreed to intensifY our
cooperation by creating seven working· groups on export controls that will further strengthen
Russia's ability to halt the spread of dangerous weapons ...
�We also renewed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse their arms race. And
we pledged to accelerate international negotiations to establish a tough inspection regime for the
Biological Weapons Convention.
Russia and the United States share a commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. We agree
that there is no possible justification for terrorism- it is murder. Today, we instructed our foreign
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people around the world.
We agreed on the importance of further strengthening the partnership between NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limits
conventional military forces in Europe - the CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty
was signed in 1990. We will aim to complete an adapted treaty by the 1999 OSCE summit.
Finally, President Y eltsin and I discussed our common foreign policy agenda. That includes, first
and foremost, the need to continue to strengthen the peace in Bosnia and to look for a peaceful
solution in Kosovo, where the humanitarian situation is now grave .. We agreed that the Serbian
government must stop all repressive actions against the civilian population in Kosovo, allow relief
organizations immediate and full access to those in need, and pursue an interim settlement.
President Yeltsin and I agree that Iraq must comply fully with all relevant U.N. Security Council
Resolutions imposed after the Gulf War- in particular, by allowing the international weapons
inspectors to pursue their mission. without obstruction. or delay. Far from advancing the day
sanctions are lifted, Iraq's most recent efforts to undermine the inspectors will perpetuate
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to rebuild 'its military, and keep Iraq's
economy under tight international control.
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets·
and the market-based mechanisms established at Kyoto, so we can slow the dangerous process of·<··
global warming. We also agreed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from
the Caspian to international markets.· This important new step can advance m!r common security ·
and commercial interests.
This is a full agenda- and this has been a productive summit. I know, too, that the Russian
people have the talent and the will to guide their country out of today' s crisis and to its rightful
place as a leader among prosperous democratic nations.
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will begin meeting right away to finalize an action plan by the end of this year to carry this o~t.
We look forward to the Russian Duma's approval of START II, so we can negotiate a START III
agreement that would cut our arsenals down to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
In recent months, Russia has taken important steps to tighten its export controls on weapons of ·
mass destruction and the missiles t,o deliver them - and to penalize offenders. This week, Russia ·
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Russia and the United States share a commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. We agree
that there is no possible justification for terrorism- it is murder. Today, we instructed our foreign
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people around the world.
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We agreed on the importance of further strengthening the partnership between NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limits
conventional military forces in Europe -- CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty was
signed in 1990. We will aim to complete an adapted treaty by the 1999 OSCE summit.
President Yeltsin and I discussed at length our common foreign policy agenda. That includes,
first and foremost, the need to continue to strengthen the peace in Bosnia and to look for a
peaceful solution in Kosovo, where the humanitarian situation is now grave.
We agreed that the Serbian government must stop all repressive actions against the civilian
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sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to rebuild its military, and keep Iraq's
economy under tight international control.
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets
and the market-hased mechanisms set at Kyoto, so we can slow the dangerous process of global·· .
.warming. We also agreed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from the
Caspiari to international markets. This is an important new step that can advance our common
security and commercial interests.
This is a full agenda- and this has been a productive summit. I know, too, that the Russian
people have the talent and the determination to guide their country out of today' s crisis and to its
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
REMARKS TO JOINT PRESS APPEARANCE WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
Over the past five years, I have been in Moscow in times of bright hope and times of cloudy
uncertainty, but over that period, I have witnessed first-hand a nation's remarkable transformation.
This meeting comes at a challenging time for the Russian people. No one doubted there would be ·
obstacles on Russia's road to a vibrant democracy and a strong economy. But we move ahead.
We do not surrender to the forces of cynicism.
Russia matters to America. Our economies are connected in the new global environment. We
share values and interests and friendship.
In my discussions with President Y eltsin, we spoke about Russia's options for stabilizing its
economy and restoring confidence. I reaffirmed our strong view that Russia can move beyond
today' s crisis and create growth and good jobs if it carries forward its transformation -- with a
strong and fair tax system, greater rule oflaw, and regulation that protects against abuses. I will
reaffirm this view when I meet today with leaders of the Duma and the Federation Council.
America and the international community are ready to offer further assistance ifRussia stays on
the path of reform.
We also discussed security. We have reached an important agreement to make all our people
safer. We will develop an arrangement under which each side will give the other continuous
information on worldwide launches of ballistic missiles or space launch vehicles detected by its
early warning system. This will reduce the possibility of a nuclear war starting by mistake or
accident and give us information about missile activity by other countries: .
. We have also agreed that each of our nations will remove from its nuclear weapons program
approximately 50 tons of plutonium- enough to make literally thousands of nuclear devices -- so
it can never again be used to make weapons or become. lethal in the wrong hands. Our experts
will begin meeting right away to finalize an action plan by the end of this year to~ c;arry this out.
We look forward to the Russian Duma's approval of START II, sowe can negotiate a STARTIIl
agreement that would cut our arsenals down to one-fifth of Cold War levels.
In recent months, Russia has taken important steps to ti ten its export controls on weapons of
· mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them - a to penalize offenders. This week, Russia
barred three companies from transactions with Ira:!':d placed t.mo gthers undi~~~
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on export controls that will further strengthen Russia's ability to halt the spread of dangerous
weapons. We also ·renewed our commitment to persuade India and Pakistan to reverse their arms
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regime for the Biological Weapons Convention.
Russia and the United States share a commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. We agree
that there is no possible justification for terrorism- it is murder. Today, we instructed our foreign
ministers to develop a plan to deepen our cooperation against this danger to our people and to
innocent people around the world.
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We agreed on the importance of further strengthening the partnership between NATO and Russia
through practical cooperation. We plan to accelerate talks on adapting the treaty that limits
conventional military forces in Europe -- CFE -- to reflect changes in Europe since the treaty was
signed in 1990. We will aim to complete an adapted treaty by the 1999 ·OSCE summit.
President Y eltsin and I discussed at length our common foreign policy agenda. That includes,
first and foremost, the need to continue to strengthen the peace in Bosnia and to look for a
peaceful solution in Kosovo, where the humanitarian situation is now grave.
We agreed that the Serbian government must stop all repressive actions against the civilian
population in Kosovo and allow relief organizations immediate and full access to those in need.
Russia shares our view that Iraq must comply fully with all relevant U.N. Security Council
Resolutions imposed on it after the GulfWar :-in particular, by allowing the international
weapons inspectors to pursue their mission without obstruction or delay. Far from advancing the
day sanctions will be lifted, Iraq's most recent efforts to undermine the inspectors will perpetuate
sanctions, prevent Iraq for acquiring the resources it needs to rebuild its military, and keep Iraq's
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economy under tight international control.
On energy and the environment, we reiterated our commitment to the emissions reduction targets
and the market-based mechanisms set at Kyoto, so we can slow the dangerous process ofglobal .
warming. We also agreed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to bring energy from the
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Caspian to international markets. This is an important new step that can advance our common
security and commercial interests.
This is a full agenda-:- and this has been a productive summit. I know, too, that the Russian
people have the talent and the determination to guide their country out of today' s crisis and to its
rightful place as a leader among prosperous democratic nations.
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PRESS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What did you achieve?
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Had opportunity to discuss directly with Russian lea~ers and
Russian people the im~ortance of ~ustaining political and
economic reform, and to make progress on critical foreign
policy issues that can't be put on hold.
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Affirmed U.s: commitment to support Russia as it takes the
hard steps necessary to meet this crisis.
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President Yeltsin arid I had useful, very open exchanges about
what it takes to achieve stability and prosper in a global
economy and what this means for Russia.
There are no short
cuts, no easy fixes.
•
Focused attention on steps Russia can take to restore investor
confidence -- stabilizing the budget, managing its currency,
addressing its banking crisis.
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We also did some very important business on security issues.
•
Agreed to share early warning data for ballistic missile
launches; reduces risk of accidental launches.
•
Agreed to convert 50 metric tons of weapons plutonium so
it never again will be used in nuclear weapons.
•
Agreed to acceierate protocol that will toughen
enforcement of biological weapons convention.
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Agreed to press Milosevic to negotiate an interim
settlement in Kosovo, guarantee unimpeded access for
huminitarian organizations, and allow refugees and
displaced people to return home.
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Agreed to stand together against the scourge of terrorism.
•
Received preliminary results of Russian investigation into
firms suspected of sharing missile technology with Iran.
Three stopped from further trans~ctions.
Two under
criminal investigation. Agreed that mor~ needs to be
done.
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Agreed to expand cooperation on export controls to prevent
the proliferation of missile and nuclear technol·ogy.
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Reached understanding to accelerate work on adapting the
Conventional Armed Forces in Europe treaty, a cornerstone
of force stability.
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Affirmed the need to ratify START II and then move on to
START III negotiations.
Affirmed that multiple pipeline routes are essential to
transport Caspian energy.
Also met with a broad array of Russian leaders, including
acting PM Chernomyrdin, and major players from the Duma and
the Russian provinces. Very pleased that I got to speak
directly to the Russian people about the challenges ahead of
them and our common interests as we get ready for the 21st
century.
There was a lot of pressure for you to cancel this trip?
glad you came?
Are you
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Very glad that w~ decided to press ahead with the trip.
Our
relationship with Russia is one of our most important foreign
policy prioritie~.
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We have critical interests at stake in Russia's unprecedented
transition.
Current uncertainty about the direction of events
here made it even more important for me to come.
Do you agree with Yeltsin's and Chernomyrdin's policy priorities?
Are they really committed to moving ahead with reform? Aren't
things hopeless?
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We agree on the need for Russia to sustain political and
economic r~form; to move forward, not backward.
•
That's a tall order, and they have their work cut out for
them. As Russia takes responsible steps to tackle these
problems, Russia's friends,. including the U.S., will support
them.
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Jury's still out on the choices Russian government will make
to deal with all its challenges.
The government still needs
to be formed.
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This country is open to the outside. wbrld i~ unprecedented
ways.
That matters a lot.
From my interaction with young
people, it's clear that a big generational change is underway
that will renew Russia's richest resource-- its people.
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What are you bringing with yqu?
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Over the past decade, U.S. and the West have given strong
political and economic support to Russia's transition.
•· Continue to be ready to provide support, in conjunction with
the IMF and the World Bank, as Russia tak~s the necessaty
steps.
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Russia's success is in our national interest.
How is President Yeltsin's health?
out his term?
•
Do you expect him to finish
President Yeltsin appeared vigorous and focused throughout our
meetings.
He said that he intends to serve out his term and
ruled out the possibility of stepping down early.
Is Yeltsin capable of leading Russia out of its current troubles?
Isn't he more of a ceremonial president because of the new powersharing_agreement with the Duma and Federation Council?
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President Boris Yeltsin remains the President of Russia.
Under his leadership, Russia has traveled a tremendous
distance.
Important to think about Russia was like just a few
years ago.
•
Not for me to comment on every political development over the
past few days.
However, should point out that this process is·<
unfolding in a way that respects the ground rules in the
Russian Consti~ution and that operates by consensus.
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No denying that the political and economic situation remain
very di.fficult.
Important to the-international community that
Russians stay the course on thei~ unprecedented transition
toward democracy and free market economy.
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Has Yeltsin sold out to the Communists or been sidelined?
oligarchs like Boris Berezovskiy taken over?
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Have
Russia is still forming its new government, and not for us to
handicap every move as that process moves forward.
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Important to point out that this process is proceeding. along
the set of rules laid out in the .Russian Constitution. Key
challenge is to get the new government in place quickly so
that it can focus on important questions like getting Russia's
fiscal house in order; improving tax collection, and tackling
the banking crisis.
•
Russia still in the middle of a lengthy transition .
Didn't Prime Minister Chernomyrdin get Russia into its current
mess? How can you be so confident that he can get·Russia out of
it? Do you think he'd make a good president of Russia?
•
Assuming his nomination is confirmed by the Duma, Chernomyrdin
has a big task ahead of him. The times and the problems are
different than when he held this post earlier this year.
•
He told me that he wants to move forward with reform~
The
test will be what actions. his government takes in coming
weeks.
ImpOrtant to be resolute and consistent as the new
government begins its work.
Can't afford to lose time in
stabilizing the situation and restoring market confidence.
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It's for the people of Russia to decide who their next
president will be. Russia held unprecedented presidential
election in 1996 .. Gives me confidence that the people will
have the chance to make this decision when that time comes.
What's your reaction to Chernomyrdin's support for a retrograde
economic program that stresses Communist and populist measures
like renationalization and price controls?
•
No easy way out or quick fixes to current challenges. Global
economy has created new imperatives.
These can't be ignored.
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Investors will not put their money in places where private
property rights and contracts are not protected, where
governments spend more than they collect in revenues, where
insiders benefits from a lack of transparency and clear-cut
rules.
Is Russia's economy in free fall?
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Russia is in a difficult situation.
easy and not without tough moments.
Nobody said this would be
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Need to put Russian reform process in context.
Over the past
seven years, Russia's economy has undergone a major
transformation.
Process of change always a difficult one.
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No short cuts to restoring market confidence. Next steps are
u~ to the. Russians.
Now, more then ever, critical that they
get their fiscal house in order and establish policies on the
ruble, government debt and the banking system that will lead
Russia back to financial stability.
•
Those are the fundamentals, and they can't be avoided. At the
same time, can't ignore that the global econo~y has changed in
pretty dramatic fashion. Appetite for risk-taking in emerging
markets is significantly reduced.
Energy prices remain low,
which has cut into Russia's main export.
What kind of bilateral assistance are you providing?
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We .continue to think it's very important to work with Russians
at .the grass robts level in areas like small business
development, support for NGOs and a free media, and new
avenues for cooperation like the First Lady announced on the
rule of law.
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Majority of our assistance goes straight to grass-roots
organizations and regional governments, to support the growth
of a Russian private sector, and to reinforce the rule of law.
Has the Administration's Russia policy collapsed? Yeltsin looks
like· he's about to go; the reformers in government are gone, the·.
acting PM is talking about renationalization and price and
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currency controls.
Doesn't that show your policy is based on
wishful thinking?
•
The Administration's goal of promoting democracy and market
reform in Russia is sound and in our national interest.
•
We have always recognized that the Russian people will shape
their own destiny.
There is no denying that recent events
represent challenges to Russian reform.
Difficulties are
inevitable.
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We also need to recognize that our policy and engagemept with
Russia has produced results:
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Russia peacefully relinquished an empire, withdrew its
troops from the Baltics, downsized its military and
'nuclear arsenal, chose to play a more productive role in
other regional issues and withiri international
organizations;
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Russia held free and fair parliamentary and presidential
elections; it is creating an independent judiciary;
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Russia has opened and privatized its economy; the private
sector produces 70% of GDP.
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We also. need to recognize that Russia is in mid-stream.
It
needs to find the proper balance of regulation tb protect new
freedoms and restrain those who abuse them ... collect taxes ...
ensure competi tiori ... protect investor rights ... fight crime ...
restructure the military ... and guard against the spread of
sensitive technologies without compromising civil liberties.
•
We have a huge stake in the way Russia addresses these issues.
The best way to affect a positive outcome is-to stay engaged
over time to advance democracy and open and competitive
markets.
What did you tell Boris Yeltsin he needs to do to end this
crisis?
•
We talked about the need to confront the current problems with
clear-cut, resolute, and decisive policies.
Investors and
markets will be t~king their cues from what the Russians do
for themselves.
•
He needs to do the same things that any successful leader must
do if you want an end to economic crisis and to get on the
path to economic growth.
That means cutting the deficit,
collecting taxes, improving transparency and the rule of law,
and pursuing a sensible overhaul of the banking sector.
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Do you agree with Boris Yeltsin's threat to dissolve the Duma if
it doesn't approve Chernomyrdin's nomination? Won't that make
the political crisis even worse?
•
Not for me to get in the middle of how Russia's democratic
process unfolds.
The Duma has the right to confirm or reject
the President's nominee.
Constitution also provides for the
President's ability to dissolve the Duma if it rejects his
nominee three times.
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Given that Russia squandered its IMF program, what leverage do
you have left? Wasn't that program abig mistake? Why should
Russia listen to. you when you're not willing to help?
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So long as Russia makes the choices that keep it on the path
to the free market and democracy, the West will not turn its
back. Russia should sustain reform because its in Russia's
own interest.
Aren't you worried about the security Russia's nuclear arsenal at
a time like this? Won't destitute Russians be more tempted to
sell nuclear weapons, missiles, and BW/CW to rogue states to
raise money in these desperate times?
•
Have no reason to believe that Russian ability to safeguard
its nuclear weapons is in doubt.
Are you satisfied that Russia has stopped its missile
proliferation activities with Iran?
•
President Yeltsin has stated publicly that it is Russian
policy to prevent the transfer of their sensitive technologies
to Iran.
•
We have worked with the Russian government on this issue and
made progress. Russia {s investigating nine entities
suspected of assisting Iran's missile program.
•
Pleased by the preliminary results of those investigations
that were announced on Monday.
Important to show that Russian·.:
export control is starting to work.
•
We remain concerned, however, that some Russian entities may
still be assisting Iran's ballistic missile piogram. We have
already taken administrative and legal actions against seven
such entities and we will continue to address our concerns
with the Russian government.
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Russia also is developing new export control policies and
procedures to keep this kind of technology out of the hands of
countries like Iran.
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Also glad that President Yeltsin and I have agreed to ramp up
our bilateral cooperation in export controls.
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What is your reaction to the August 31 Ministry of Defense
statement on the preliminary results of investigations into nine
· Russian companies for providing missile assistance to Iran?
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This is a good first st~p.
The Russian government has ordered
several companies to cut off exports to Iran's missile program
and is pursuing criminal investigations against others.
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However, more needs to be done. We urge the- Russian
government to intensify its investigations against other
companies that we believe are continuing to help Iran's
missile program, such as Glavkosmos.
The United States has
already imposed tough economic penalties against these
companies.
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We also support the Russian effort, as announced in the
statement, to strengthen its implementation of existing export
control· regulations and pass new legislation to broaden the
scope of export controls in Russia.
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What was the purpose of your meeting?
like this?
Why did you come at a time
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I came to Moscow to reaffirm the strategic importance of the
U.S-Russia relationship and its importance to the American
people and_to our national security. Our engagement is as
important now as ever.
•
The United States has a huge stake in the success of Russia's
unprecedented transition to free markets and democracy.
I
hope that the Russian people will hold fast to these
objectives in the face of new challenges.
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President Yeltsin and I covered a broad array of common
interests -- (arms control and non-proliferatibn; regional· and
global security; trade and investment).
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I also had a chance to meet with a broad array of Russian
leaders, including acting PM Chernomyrdin, and a cross section
of major players from the Duma and the Russian provinces.
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I had a chance to see Russia's next generation of leaders, to
learn about the significant achievements Russia has made since
1992, and the hard work that remains.
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Why did you come to Mosc'ow when the Duma hasntt ratified
. START II?
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Will welcome prompt Russian ratific;ati'on of START II.
But
coming to Moscow wi~hout START II made sense -- this
relationship and our engagement with.Russia . affect key U.S.
national security·i~teresis.
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Couldn't let the Duma take our rel~tionship hostage.
other important issues to address.·
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Have made clear that we can't ~ove foiward to even deeper
r~ductions under a START III agreement until the Duma ratifies
START II.
Key now is for Russian government t'o ·mount an
effective campai9h t9 get. the Treaty ·ratified.
Too many
Why are you talking·about Russia as a partne~ when you know that
they're helping Saddam flout his UNSC obligations and Milosevic
continue his attacks in Kosovo?
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Russia gave strong sup~ort in late~t UNSC review on Iraq.
Hope that they will make clear to. Sadda~ ~o choic~ but
compliance.
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Milos'evic made comml tment to Yel tsin·.
to comply.
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Is Russia on the wrong side of the fight
They must persuade him
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Osama bin Ladih?
o'id Yeltsin apologize for his condemnation of the U.S.
airst:tikes?
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·Russia has made clear. that.it opposes:.:t'nternational terrorism,
and it condemned the bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi
and Dar Es Salaam.
[Our join·t on terrorism should' send a
str6ng signal that we ·are prepared to cooperate in new Ways to
fight this growing scourge.]
On. the airstrikes in particular, President·Yeltsin and I
reviewed with Yel.t,sin the events ;Leading up to the U :S.
military .action and·· the .dangerous threat posed by Osama bin
Ladin to the United States·."
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When are you going to get on with START III? .Will that be
announced at the summit?
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For:r:nal· negotiations on START III will not begin until START II
ratified in Russia .. Didn't expect big news:6n arms control
front at the Summit·, so no one· should be surprised or
disappointed.
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La~t·year, President Yeltsin and I agreed on a "framework" for
START III at the Helsinki summit. Our experts have been
meeting to discuss various issues associated with that
framework.
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Believe the United States and Russi~ are pr~pa~e~ to bit the
giound running once formal negotiations begin.
IMF official (Dep. Mng. Dir Stan Fisher)· quoted recently as
saying that prompt action by the G-7 could have averted Russia's
crisis.
Did you and the .G-7 "lose Russia"?
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The other G-7 leaders and I hav~ been activelf engaged._with .
Russia throughout the ec6nomi9 crisis.
Have taken and
~continue to take ail the -actions that make-serise and are
prudent.
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Key thing is for Russia now to ~ct and demonstr~te that it is
serious about establishing.~he conditions that can stabilize
the situation and iupport investment.
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Why are we any more optimistic now that Russia will implement
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The trans.i tion to an open market economy 'is a l6Il'g, hard
protess. What Rils~ia has done in privatizing the econom~ and
openin~ up to the worid ecgnomy under Presidept Yeltsin's
leadership is extraordinary.
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President Yeltsin and .I talked at ~length about how to finish.·
the job.
Closing the .budget deficit and building a modern,
pro-growth business climate are am6ng the keys to attracting
needed.investment --both foreign and dbmestic .
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significantly, but Russia has to~get the rules of the road
right. Much of our effort with Russia i~ direc~~d
specifically·at improving the business climate.
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Are you going 'to push the Russians to do something about Kosovo?
• .we·issued a stiong joint.'statement stressing the fighting must
stop and that displaced persons must be' allowed to return to
their homes.
Humanitarian situation getting worse by the day·.
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Dialogue between Belgrade .and Kosovar Albaniari l~adership only
way to begin to ~ut in pl~ce conditions of trust that will .
~void further ~onflict.
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Must remain engaged with the Russians in finding ways to
resolve this problem in partne~ship.
Need to keep pressure on
Milosevic to end indiscriminate use of force.
Didn't NATO enlargement sour Russia on· .cooperation with the U.S.?
Wasn't this a breach of trust at a time when Russia is no. lon_ger
a·threat?
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The addition of new members to NATO will .enhance stability and
security acro'ss the continent·.
This ls a common interest for
the United States, Rus~ia, ~nd other European partners.
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NATO has reached out to Russia as well as other states across
Eastern Europe and the former Soviet. Union.
The NATO-Russia·
relation~hip is a critical part of making Eurbpe.whol~ ~rid
free.
Our troops are~~erving\ side-by~side in Bosnia ..
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Through the Partnership for Peace and other .programs, NATO is
building practical cooperatiort with Russia arid many others.
Goal is to meet common challenges.
Did you work on adapting,.the CFE treaty at the summit?
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Accelerating the CFE adaptation negotiations is a priority for
us.
Our goal is t6 conclude an adapted CFE treaty by the 1999
OSCE summit.
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Interim progres~ on key issues should be r~corded and .issued
in a document at the December, 1~99 OSCE Ministerial.
We discussed adapting the CFE Treaty, buf .did not engage in
negotiations.. Such negotfatio~s mu~.t take place among :all. 30
parties tp the Treaty;
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Are you satisfied with Russiancooperatioi1 with U.S. efforts to
persuade India and Paki~t~n t6 take the n6ri-proliferation.steps
outlined in the· june'4 ,.P-5 Joint C.omrnunique?
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Appreciate·Russia's cooperation during th~ June 4 Ministerial
meeting of the P-5 in Geneva~ which defined the non. proliferation steps .that India and Pakistan. need to take in
the wake of their.~ay nutlear tests.
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refrain fibm 0eaponizing or deploying their nuclear
tapability;
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refrain from deploying missiles capable of
nuclear weapons;
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cornrni t not to expor:t WMD or missile equipment, ma't.eria1 .
or technology;, and
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adhere to the CTBT;
refrain from provocative acts.
deliverin~
Enco~rage all members· of th~ international .community to. urge
India' and Pakistan to 'take these important steps which .we
believe are necessary to lessen regional tensions~ prevent a
regional nucle~r ~nd missile arms ra~e, ·~nd;·to p~otect the
irrte~rity of th~ global nori~prolife~ation regime.
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Will continue to consult tlosely with the Russian leadership.
Did you ta·lk to the Russians about ;how the· sale of S-300 ·surface..,.
to-air missiles to.Cyprus will affect the.peace process there?
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Resolution of the Gyprus ~onflict is a ~op priority fbr the
United States.
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Deployment of these missiles could increase .the danger of
conflict on the iiiand and cquld· be an obstacle to our· efforts
to reach a negotiat~d settlement of the Cypr~s dispute .
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D~d you discuss the situation ~n Afghanistan ~nd U.S. relatipns
with the Taliban? .
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The United. States h~i·not recognized the .Taliban as the
legitimate government of Afghanistan. No group ~hould expect
to be admitted to the .community of nations when· it knowingly.
harbors intern~tional terrorists .
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our·ac~i~n~
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~end· a~message·t6
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the
Taliban and others that 0e will not tolerate the presence of
intern~tional terrorists anywhere.in ~he' world.
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We loa~ forward.to·improved relationi with the raliban when
they dJmonstrate ~heir.o~~65i~i6ri to ter~orism by arrestin~ or
evictidg the t~rrorists still living ·ih their territory.
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t~~t·there ~as ~been dis~rimin~tion a~ainst
Conce;Jed
minority
faiths !by some ioca~ officials. At the'same time, Russia's
senior !lead~rship has. assured us th~t the~e will be no
diminu~ion of religiou~ freedom in Russia as a consequence of
the law.
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Commend Russian federal officials for taking important steps
to ~ed~ce the: negative effects of the. l~w and for. establishing
consultative mechani~ms to promote government dialogue with
religiqus communi ties on implementation of the law. .
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We have stressed our hope th~t Niki tin; s. ca·se be
handled in a mann~r consistent with due proc~§s a~d th~
provisibns of Russia'·s constt tution.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
REMA~S'TO JOINT PRESS APPEARANCE WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN
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Thank you, M;r. President. ·
As you all kndw, our meetings come at a particularly tough moment for the Russian people in
their quest to
~uild a strong, stable economy and consolidate the gains of democracy.. Some
commentators~ said I should cancel my trip. Obviously, I didn't agree. No one doubted there
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would be setbrks on the road to Russia's renewal. So we go on, we ~ork hard, we seek more
progress for oyr common agenda. _We do not surrender to forces of cynicism.
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economies are! coimected in the new global environment Our value; are connected:
democra~y
and human rigbts. Our interests are connected: reducing arsenals of mass destruction, fighting
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rubles or bailJg out a privileged few, but by collecting taxes and dealing fairly with
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regulation to guard against abuse. This is the best way to bring opportunity and jobs. I will
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President Y eltsin and I also discussed security. We have reached an important agreement to
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launches ofb~llistic missiles or space launch vehicles detected by its early warning system. This
may help
pre~ent a misunderstanding from turning into a catastrophe.
[I want to remind· everyone here that President Y eltsin and I agreed in March 1997 at Helsinki on
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out this agreelent, [including the potential use of this plutonium to generate electrical power].
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destruction a1d missiles to deliver therri. Russia has taken important steps this year to tighten
controls on
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· agreed to inte*sify our cooperation on these matters. [We also renewed our commitment to
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persuading m4ia and Pakistan to reverse their arms race.] And we pledged to intensify
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international negotiations to establish a tough inspection regime for the Biological Weapons
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We agreed on .the. importance of strengthening the partnership between NATO and Russia. We
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use of indiscri~inate force there must stop. Pulling forces back will help create the conditions
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Andrew told
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agree~ to accelerate t~lks on adapting the treaty that limits conventional military forces
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ability of orgahizations to raise money for terrorist actions. We will use our Nudear Risk
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in 1994 'in Wa~hington. This agreement provides formal means for us to work together to
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facilitate the cbllection of evidence for criminal proceedings -- so we can intensify our efforts not
only.against tjrrorism, but also drug trafficking, money laundering, and other offenses. ]
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Date: Tuesday, October 24, 1995 01:44PM
Given the
que~ies ~ike lgot y~sterdayon how many Clinton-Yeltsinmeetings, my cou~t is:
Summit, Vancouver,! April 1993
-- Meeting on margins !of G-7 plus Russia, Tokyo, June or July 1993
Summit, Moscow, January 1994
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Summit, Washingtor), September 1994 ··
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-- Meeting on margins :of P-8, Halifax, June 1995
-- Working meeting, Hyde Park, October 1995
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the hour or so the Presidents have when they meet on the. margins of G-7/P-8 gatherings. I heard some refer to nine
meetings at Hyde Park,! including in the above the OSCE summit in Budapest in December 1994. Although the
Presidents took part in the large summit and a ceremony with their British, Ukrainian, Kazakstani and Belarusian
counterparts to bring U~raine into the NPT and START I into force, they did not have a bilateral meeting in Budapest.
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