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I went to Kyiv to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee, but only if they took action against the state prosecutor. When they didn't, I refused to give them the money. They said I had no authority, so I told them to call the president. I made it clear that if the prosecutor wasn't fired within 6 hours, they wouldn't get the money. And guess what? He got fired. They made some significant changes institutionally and with people.

I was assigned to handle the Ukraine situation and convince our team to provide loan guarantees. I had multiple meetings with Poroshenko and Yatsenyuk, where they promised to take action against the state prosecutor. However, they didn't follow through. When they were about to announce the $1 billion loan guarantee, I told them they wouldn't receive the money unless the prosecutor was fired. They argued that I didn't have the authority, but I stood my ground. I warned them that if the prosecutor wasn't fired within 6 hours, they wouldn't get the money. Eventually, the prosecutor was fired.

I went to Kyiv to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee, but only if they took action against the state prosecutor. When they didn't, I refused to give them the money. They said I had no authority, so I told them to call the president. I made it clear that if the prosecutor wasn't fired within 6 hours, they wouldn't get the money. And guess what? He got fired. They made some significant changes institutionally and with people.

I went to Kyiv to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee. I had asked Poroshenko and Yatsenyuk to take action against the state prosecutor, but they didn't. They argued that I didn't have the authority to withhold the money. I insisted that they call the president and told them they wouldn't get the money unless the prosecutor was fired. Eventually, they agreed and the prosecutor got fired.

As secretary of state, I was deeply involved in getting rid of a prosecutor in Ukraine. The entire administration, including Obama, the vice president, and myself, worked towards this goal. We knew that for Ukraine to succeed and win the revolution, they had to remove the prosecutor. I made it clear to them that if the prosecutor wasn't fired, they wouldn't receive $1,000,000,000 in funding. Eventually, the prosecutor was fired, and Ukraine achieved their objective.

I was assigned to convince our team to provide loan guarantees to Ukraine. I traveled to Kyiv multiple times and was supposed to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee. However, the Ukrainian leaders didn't take action against the State Prosecutor as promised. In response, I told them they wouldn't receive the money unless the prosecutor was fired. They called me out, saying I didn't have the authority, but I stood my ground. Eventually, the prosecutor was fired and replaced with someone reliable.

As secretary of state, I was deeply involved in getting rid of a prosecutor. The whole administration, including Obama, the vice president, and the ambassador, worked towards this goal. We knew that for Ukraine to succeed and win the revolution, they had to remove that prosecutor, and they did.

I visited Kyiv for the 12th or 13th time to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee. I asked for action against the state prosecutor, but they didn't comply. I threatened to withhold the money unless the prosecutor was fired. He was fired within 6 hours.

During my visit to Kyiv, I planned to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee. However, I had made it clear to Poroshenko and Yatsenyuk that they needed to take action against the state prosecutor, which they failed to do. As a result, I informed them that they wouldn't receive the money. They argued that I lacked authority, so I told them to call the president. I reiterated that they wouldn't get the $1 billion and that I would be leaving in 6 hours. If the prosecutor wasn't fired by then, they wouldn't receive the funds.

I believe our role, including sanctions and threats, partly forced Yanukovych from office. We've been very involved in supporting the new government in Ukraine. The clear US position has aided this regime change. If this is a peaceful transition, the US will be seen as a great friend. This is about supporting Ukraine in determining its future. While some see this as a US-Russia conflict, it's about supporting Ukraine's wishes. The US has an economic interest too. We're negotiating a trade agreement with Europe. With Ukraine potentially joining the EU, it could mean billions in economic opportunities for the US. We shouldn't hide this interest.

We believe our sanctions and the threat of more sanctions played a role in Yanukovych leaving office. We've been actively involved in supporting the new government, and the US has been seen as a friend in helping this transition happen peacefully. This is about supporting Ukraine in determining its own future. While it might seem like a US versus Russia situation, it's about supporting Ukraine's wishes. The US also has an economic interest, as Ukraine's potential inclusion in the EU could greatly benefit our trade agreement with Europe. Yanukovych lost legitimacy by using force against peaceful protests. Foreign leaders were there to stand up for the right to protest. While some radical elements exist within the opposition, the movement largely rejects those ideas. We're confident the new government will be inclusive, and we'll work to ensure those radical elements don't dominate.

I went to Kyiv multiple times to convince our team to provide loan guarantees. On one occasion, I was supposed to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee, but only if action was taken against the State Prosecutor. When they didn't follow through, I told them they wouldn't receive the money. They claimed I had no authority, so I said to call the president. I made it clear that if the prosecutor wasn't fired within 6 hours, they wouldn't get the money. Eventually, they fired the prosecutor and replaced them with someone reliable.

A foundation was set up in Ukraine before it became independent from Russia. Biden was involved in Ukraine and tried to convert Poroshenko into a democratic leader. They wanted to assist Ukraine in becoming a united country. They asked for prompt action and an aid package, including a $1 billion loan guarantee, to support reform. Biden had a commitment from Poroshenko and Yatsenyuk to take action against a state prosecutor, but they didn't follow through. Biden threatened to withhold the $1 billion if the prosecutor wasn't fired, saying, "If the prosecutor is not fired, you're not getting the money."

I remember when I was assigned to Ukraine and had to convince our team to provide loan guarantees. During my twelfth or thirteenth trip to Kyiv, I was supposed to announce another billion-dollar loan guarantee. However, I had secured commitments from Poroshenko and Yat Sen Yuk to act against the state prosecutor, but they didn't follow through. I told them we wouldn't provide the billion dollars, leading to a confrontation where they questioned my authority. I gave them six hours to fire the prosecutor, or they wouldn't get the money. Eventually, they fired him and appointed someone solid. They made genuine institutional and personnel changes, but one of the three institutions is now backsliding, particularly the courts. They had committed not to do that.

I went to Kyiv multiple times to convince our team to provide loan guarantees. On one occasion, I was supposed to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee, but only if action was taken against the state prosecutor. However, Poroshenko and Yatsenyuk didn't follow through. So, I told them they wouldn't receive the money. They argued that I didn't have the authority, but I insisted. I gave them a deadline of 6 hours, threatening to leave if the prosecutor wasn't fired. Eventually, he got fired and a reliable replacement was appointed.

As secretary of state, the speaker was deeply involved in getting rid of a Ukrainian prosecutor, along with the rest of the Obama administration. Everyone from Obama to the secretary of state to the vice president was working on it because they believed Ukraine needed to get rid of the prosecutor to survive and win the revolution. The speaker then recounts telling someone they were not getting a billion dollars. The person responded that the speaker lacked the authority, but the speaker stated the president authorized the message. The speaker told them the money would be withheld if the prosecutor was not fired within six hours, and the prosecutor ultimately was fired.

I believe our sanctions and threats played a role in Yanukovych's departure. We've been actively involved in Ukraine, and our clear stance has aided the change in regimes. If this transition is peaceful, the U.S. will be seen as a great friend. This is about supporting Ukraine's self-determination. While some see it as a U.S.-Russia struggle, it's about supporting Ukraine's wishes. We also have an economic interest, as Ukraine's potential inclusion in the EU could boost trade with the U.S. Yanukovych was elected, but he lost legitimacy by using force against peaceful protests. Our presence, like that of foreign ministers, was to defend human rights. While radical elements exist within the opposition, the movement largely rejects them. We'll work to ensure these elements don't dominate the new government.

I visited Kyiv for the 12th or 13th time to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee. I asked for action against the state prosecutor, but they didn't comply. I threatened to withhold the money unless the prosecutor was fired within 6 hours.

We believe our sanctions and threats played a role in Yanukovych's removal. Now, we must support the new government. The US has been actively involved, with senators and State Department members present. Our clear stance has aided regime change. While some criticize our selective involvement, a peaceful transition in Ukraine will position the US as a key ally. This is about enabling Ukraine to determine its future. While it may seem like a US-Russia conflict, it's about supporting Ukraine's wishes. The US has an economic interest too as Ukraine potentially joining the EU could significantly benefit US trade. Yanukovych's use of force against peaceful protests is the reason we engaged. While radical elements exist within the opposition, the movement largely rejects them. We are confident the new government will be inclusive, and we'll ensure radical elements don't dominate.

During a visit to Kyiv, the speaker planned to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee. However, the Ukrainian officials failed to take action against a state prosecutor as promised. The speaker refused to give them the money and told them to call the president if they disagreed. The speaker threatened to leave in six hours if the prosecutor wasn't fired, and eventually, the prosecutor was fired. Another speaker, who was the secretary of state at the time, mentioned that everyone in the administration, including Obama and the vice president, wanted to remove that prosecutor to support Ukraine's revolution.

I established a foundation in Ukraine prior to its independence from Russia, which has been active and influential in recent events. I appreciate criticism, but it should align with my views. During the upheaval, members of Congress, notably John McCain, visited Ukraine, showing support for those challenging their government. McCain's presence reassured the protesters in Maidan that they had backing from the United States. He emphasized that the struggle was about the future they desired and deserved for their country. What about the US ambassador?

As secretary of state, I was deeply involved in the effort to remove the prosecutor. The entire administration, including Obama, the vice president, and myself, worked towards this goal. We believed that Ukraine needed to get rid of the prosecutor in order to succeed in the revolution. I made it clear to them that if the prosecutor was not fired, they would not receive the $1,000,000,000. Eventually, the prosecutor was fired, and Ukraine was able to move forward.

As secretary of state, I was deeply involved in getting rid of the prosecutor. The whole administration, including Obama, the vice president, and the ambassador, worked towards this goal. We knew that Ukraine needed to remove the prosecutor to succeed in the revolution. I made it clear to them that if the prosecutor wasn't fired, they wouldn't receive the $1 billion. Eventually, the prosecutor was fired.

I went to Kyiv to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee, but only if they took action against the state prosecutor. When they didn't, I refused to give them the money. I told them they had 6 hours to fire the prosecutor or they wouldn't get the money. They fired him, and made some significant institutional and personnel changes.

In February 2014, the US actively worked to overthrow Yanukovych. You can hear this in the phone call between Victoria Nuland and US Ambassador Peter Piatt. It's fascinating. In the call, I mentioned that Klitschko shouldn't be in the government, it's not necessary or a good idea. Yatseniuk is the right person because of his economic and governing experience. Also, "fuck the EU." We need to do something to make this situation better.