World leaders attend International Security Conference in Munich - William Cohen soundbite

The speaker reflects on past interactions with Russia, emphasizing the need for respect and integration into global systems without domination. They discuss the benefits of democratic capitalism and the expansion of NATO, acknowledging some mistakes but affirming the importance of freedom and prosperity. The speaker believes more could have been done to bring Russia closer without excluding it from NATO.

What form of government does the speaker believe is the best for prosperity?

What was the speaker's stance on NATO expansion to countries that wanted it?