Bill Clinton photo

Exchange With Reporters With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia in Vancouver

April 03, 1993

Russia- U.S. Relations

Q. President Yeltsin, will American aid make a difference to the political situation in Russia? President Yeltsin. You know, it's always useful to help a friend, especially if a friend goes through a difficult period. And we are partners, and we are friends.

Q. Go ahead, Mr. President, you can talk. President Clinton. I just was going to say, I don't view this as a—this is not a talk about aid; this is a talk about a long-term partnership. The United States has a great deal to gain from a strong, successful, democratic Russia. It is in our interest. And I'm very encouraged by the things that President Yeltsin has stood for, and the fight that he's waging now.

President Yeltsin. And the rest of the world, too.

NOTE: The exchange began at 1:55 p.m. at the MacKenzie House at the University of British Columbia. President Yeltsin spoke in Russian, and his remarks were translated by an interpreter. A tape was not available for verification of the content of this exchange.

William J. Clinton, Exchange With Reporters With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia in Vancouver Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/219539

Filed Under

Categories

Attributes

Location

Canada

Simple Search of Our Archives