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" In the modern world, those who are weak will get unambiguous advice from foreign visitors which way to go and what policy course to pursue. "

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" In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the issues of foreign policy and defense are fully in the hands of the president. "

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" Terrorists are always a threat to someone. If we'll be scared of them, it means they have won. "

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" Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain. "

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" Stalinism is linked with a cult of personality and massive violations of the law, with repression and camps. There is nothing like that in Russia and, I hope, will never again be. "

" Russian democracy is the power of the Russian people with their own traditions of national self-government, and not the realisation of standards foisted on us from outside. "

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" Stalin is the most popular figure in all of Russia. "

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" I would like to draw your attention to the fact that in Russia, unlike in one third of the world's countries, being gay is not a crime. "