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" I'm eternally grateful to fate and the citizens of Russia that they've trusted me to be the head of the Russian government. "

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" President Obama hasn't been elected by the American people in order to be pleasant to Russia. "

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" Iraq is a small but very proud nation. "

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" China is a great country with a great culture, populated by fascinating, industrious and talented people. "

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" I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way. "

" Nobody should have any illusion about the possibility of gaining military superiority over Russia. We will never allow this to happen. "

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" Our military might is the guarantor of Russia's security and independence. "

" Why does the world dislike Russia? I do not think that we are unloved or considered to be ignorant. "

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