On this beautiful spring
day in Paris, in the twilight of the 20th century, we look toward a new century
with a new Russia and a new NATO, working together in a new Europe of unlimited
possibility. The NATO-Russia Founding Act we have just signed joins a great
nation and history's most successful alliance in common cause for a long-sought
but never before realized goal --a peaceful, democratic, undivided
Europe.
President William Clinton
NATO-Russia Founding Act
Signing
May 27, 1997
On Monday, May 26, President Clinton departed on a
historic four-day trip to France, the Netherlands and England. The trip
consists of three distinct and complementary parts: the historic signing of the
NATO-Russia Founding Act in Paris, the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of
the Marshall Plan in the Hague, and President Clinton's first official visit
with newly elected British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Together, these events
highlight the progress that the transatlantic community has made towards the
President's vision of an undivided, democratic and peaceful European continent,
and reinforce the President's commitment to keeping the United States engaged
in Europe to promote security and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.
Visit this site during the week for regular trip updates, including briefings,
remarks and event information.
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