But everybody agreed on two things: First. enormous progress was being made in the Federation. and second. it is absolutely essential for the international military force to remain in Bosnia after June 1998 to guarantee that progress will continue. I made clear that a partnership is a twoway street. Politicians from all three principal religious groups in Bosnia must make redoubled efforts to carry out the terms of the Dayton accords. especially the return of refugees. As Americans see evidence of increased success in civilian implementation. our willingness to stay the course in Bosnia will increase accordingly. And. Mr. President. there is much evidence to support the view that positive change is already occurring. Approximately 150.000 refugees have returned to Bosnia from abroad and another 160.000 internally displaced persons have returned to their homes. including a few to areas where they will be a distinct minority. Meanwhile. the Train and Equip Program. led by private American military instructors. retired military. is molding a MuslimCroat defense force for the Government of Bosnia guaranteeing the Federations security in the future. Agreements on the Federation force structure and command have been reached. and over 300 million dollars worth of military equipment has been procured.
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