Release April 14, 2000
Statement By Secretary Of State Madeleine K. Albright
SECRETARY ALBRIGHT: I congratulate the Russian people on the Duma's decisive ratification of the START II Treaty. This
is a big step forward. We look forward to intensifying our discussions on next steps in our arms control dialogue and
other issues when Foreign Minister Ivanov comes to Washington later this month.
This vote is indeed an historic step which will help improve security for all of us.
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