After all, the people of Ukraine did not take to the streets because of some plot imposed from abroad. They took to the streets because their leadership was for sale and they had no recourse. They [Ukrainians] demanded change because they saw life get better for people in the Baltics and in Poland. societies that were more liberal and democratic and open than their own. So those of us who believe in democracy, we need to speak out forcefully, because both the facts and history, I believe, are on our side. (04:34–23:56)
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Asserts that Ukrainians demanded change after observing improvements in the Baltics and Poland.
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