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" Russia would prefer to rebuild trust rather than allow it to further corrode. That's why, in July 2007, President Putin, in the spirit of strategic openness, proposed a truly collective effort at missile defense for Europe. "

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" Russia and the U.S. bear a special responsibility in world affairs. We have much to offer the rest of the world. Our common history testifies to this, and modern challenges demand that we work together. "

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" A second opinion never hurts, not only in medicine, but also in politics. "

" Washington has openly declared its right to unilateral use of force anywhere to uphold its own interests. "

" Saddam Hussein was the one person after whom the United States went, and they ruined the country. "

" We have looked into the general problems with adoption in the United States, and we discovered - on the basis of the reports written by American NGOs - we discovered that not only Russians but kids from other countries and the American-born kids have been subject to very unfortunate behavior on the part of their adopted parents. "

" Russia has done more than any other country to support the independent Ukrainian state, including for many years subsidising its economy through low energy prices. "

" Russia has been entirely proportionate in its military response to Georgia's attack on Russian citizens and peacekeepers. "

" I can only say that I have good personal relations with all secretaries of state with whom I have a chance to work. "

" We keep our reserves both in dollars and in Euros mostly. "

" Do not form your judgment about our military doctrine from the assessments given by NATO representatives. "

" If you think that a coup to overthrow the elected government is a coup everywhere, then you should remember how elections in Ukraine took place in 2004, how elections in Georgia took place in 2003, when the elections results have been torn and thrown away by revolutionary action. "

" We have no desire to continue a sanctions war, trading blows. "

" We are convinced that the only way to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue is through negotiations. "

" I hope that the United States would cooperate with the partners to reduce its debt. The debt is a problem. The debt is with you, but unfortunately, the debt is not only with you but with us and with the rest of the world because we all, one way or another, are dependent on the dollar. "

" Sanctions are a sign of irritation; they are not the instrument of serious policies. "

" Historical experience shows that a crisis causes either a recovery or catastrophic consequences. "

" Our stand is crystal-clear - we want peace in Ukraine, which can only be attained through broad national dialogue in which all regions and all political forces of the country must participate. "

" The E.U.'s Eastern Partnership programme is designed to bind the so-called focus states tightly to itself, shutting down the possibility of co-operation with Russia. "

" Hours before the Georgian invasion, Russia had been working to secure a United Nations Security Council statement calling for a renunciation of force by both Georgia and South Ossetians. The statement that could have averted bloodshed was blocked by western countries. "

" Regarding the visa-free regime, it has undoubtedly become a problem for the European Union, above all in terms of its capacity to reach agreements. "

" With regards to the expansion of NATO, I see it as a mistake, even a provocation in a way. "

" Russia probably knows the true cost of revolutions better than most other countries. "

" There is nothing in this world which could be not described as requiring more. "

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" NATO cannot accept that the unconstitutional coup in Ukraine has not led to the subjugation of the whole Ukrainian nation. "

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" When Colonel Gadhafi started using his air force against civilians on the ground, we did not hesitate. Then we supported the resolution of the Security Council, which introduced arms embargo for Libya. "

" Conversations with my counterparts in Europe have made clear that many of them recognize NATO's limitations and understand the need for reform. "

" When Ukrainians kill Ukrainians, I believe this is as close to a civil war as you can get. "

" Humanitarian issues must bring together all people who act in good faith trying to alleviate the suffering of people in dire need - especially women, children and the elderly. "

" Russia has every reason to dispose of its nuclear arsenal... to suit its interests and international legal obligations. "

" Assertions that Russia has undermined efforts to strengthen partnerships on the European continent do not correspond to the facts. "