Sorry for the delay getting back to you...stuff to do on Saturday and all that.
Without having the text of the speech in front of me he basically reminded the crowd how important it was that Russia be a partner in peace and development as well as the formal Eastern Bloc nations. That they had nothing to fear from Russia any longer, that they were now allies as well. Essentially, put the past behind; remember but don't let the past impede the future. The crowd didn't cheer as far as I could tell, but they didn't respond negatively either.
Why this impressed me was it was a truth that needed to be said. If this were Klinton there's no way he would have ever taken the step to say it. Just more me, me, me, ain't I great, etc. Bush let them know that they are part of a greater evolution of the Free World, yet they must always be mindful that others must be supported, and are owed patience while they work through their challenges, if this great moment in human history was to be succesful.
I was impressed as I didn't expect it. I would imagine that www.whitehouse.gov will have the text of the speech posted soon, maybe tomorrow. I checked and it wasn't there yet.
Cheers for a great weekend, eh!
See post 98. My comments were based on the message I thought he was trying to deliver, or at least the impression they made on me. The text is at the post.
Cheers!