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" It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. "

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

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" The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history. "

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" At least in Russia, you cannot just go and tap into someone's phone conversation without a warrant issued by court. That's more or less the way a civilized society should go about fighting terrorism. "

" Economic activity is moving from the Atlantic ocean to the Pacific ocean... Russia has a certain natural advantage because it also borders the Pacific Ocean. "

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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. "

" I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected. "

" If one looks at the map of the world, it's difficult to find Iraq, and one would think it rather easy to subdue such a small country. "

" Russia is a part of European culture. Therefore, it is with difficulty that I imagine NATO as an enemy. "

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