    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [August 31, 1994]
    [Page 1514]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Withdrawal of Russian Forces From Eastern Europe
    August 31, 1994

        Today marks the completion of the withdrawal of Russian military
    forces from the Republic of Estonia and the Latvian Republic, under
    terms of bilateral agreements concluded between Russia and each of these
    sovereign states. Russian military forces are also completing their
    withdrawal today from the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance
    with the agreements reached between Germany and the Soviet Union in
    October 1990. These withdrawals constitute the final departure of
    Russian troops that have been present in Eastern Europe since 1945.
        This effectively brings to an end a chapter in post-World War II
    European history, opening the door to a new era of regional stability
    and cooperation. I congratulate the people of Estonia, Germany, Latvia,
    and Russia on this historic occasion and salute their leaders for the
    vision and statesmanship they have demonstrated on behalf of European
    integration. The United States will continue its active support for this
    process with the goal of a brighter and more peaceful future for all of
    our people in the next century.