    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [March 24, 1993]
    [Page 346]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters on Russia
    March 24, 1993

        Q. Mr. President, did you and Mr. Kozyrev reach any kind of
    agreement on the type of aid package that might be most helpful for
    Russia?
        The President. No, we discussed what I was thinking about and what
    our people are working on. And I told him it would be a good and
    specific package, and I was looking forward to having the opportunity to
    discuss it with President Yeltsin.
        Q. Did he give you any encouragement, sir, that the current
    political crisis could be resolved?
        The President. I think he's hopeful.
        Q. Any specifics as to how it might be resolved, sir?
        The President. No, he's been here with me.

    Note: The exchange began at 3:50 p.m. in the State Dining Room at the
    White House, prior to a meeting with members of the National Council of
    Churches. A tape was not available for verification of the content of
    this exchange.