[okie01]

A huge opportunity was missed, after the Cold War ended, if the cards were played correctly, we might have had a friendly relationship with a country that would have made a formidable ally.

Unortunately, the Clinton administration was too busy cozying up to the Russian Mafia , interesting itself only in corrupt contributions.

Recall that Gore was in charge of relations with Russia (as Clinton was himself dealing with -- and for -- the ChiComs).

At the time, while Gore was collecting graft, we were granting substantial foreign aid grants to Russia. But it had to be spent on consulting contracts with Clinton crony banking, financial and consulting services.

It was indeed a golden opportunity missed...

[jttpwalsh]

Thanks for your reply, it certainly makes sense, unfortunately.