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" When the States already had nuclear weapons, and the Soviet Union was only building them, we got a significant amount of information through Soviet foreign intelligence channels. "

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" As far as oligarchs who acquire sports team abroad, and invest money abroad, I wouldn't treat this phenomenon as something bad. "

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" In many countries today, moral and ethical norms are being reconsidered; national traditions, differences in nation and culture are being erased. "

" Back in the mid-18th century, in 1745-1747, Ossetia was the first to become part of the Russian Empire. At that time, it was a united entity; North and South Ossetia were one state. "

" We should not just consume hydrocarbon fuel but use it to develop nuclear energy, hydro power and renewable energy sources. "

" Some experts believe that somebody is deceiving WikiLeaks, that its reputation is being undermined in order for it to be used for political purposes. "

" The philosophy of FIFA is to expand world soccer space, to spread out the world football space. "

" If the nation is not capable of preserving itself and reproducing, if it loses it vital bearings and ideals, then it doesn't need foreign enemies - it will fall apart on its own. "

" There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. "

" We shall fight against them, throw them in prisons and destroy them. "

" Millions around the world increasingly see America not as a model of democracy but as relying solely on brute force, cobbling coalitions together under the slogan, 'You're either with us or against us.' "

" How does one control weight? By not overeating. How does one stay in shape? One plays sports. There are no magic pills here. "

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

" A considerable share of the world's population still cannot afford comfortable housing, education and quality health care. "

" Between major countries, there certainly always are some common ground and points of tension. "

" Our society, including the liberals, must understand that there must be order. "

" I spend a little time every day to play sports. "

" I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that the people of Russia have twice entrusted me with the leadership of a great nation such as Russia - I believe that is my greatest wealth. "

" I was brought up in a very ordinary family, in fact, a worker's family. Both my father and mother were ordinary citizens. "

" I read papers, try to watch news programs on television, but, as a rule, recorded. During the day I have no time for that, so I watch something taped. As for the newspapers, I try to get through them every day. Additionally, of course, I look through news bulletins. "

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

" We must stop using the language of force and return to the path of civilized diplomatic and political settlement. "

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

" Spying has always gone on since ancient times. "

" China has created very good investment tools, including an entire network of very large funds. The Russian Private Investment Fund works with some of those funds, with China's largest investment funds. "

" Journalism, as concerns collecting information, differs little if at all from intelligence work. In my judgment, a journalist's job is very interesting. "

" The ability to compromise is not a diplomatic politeness toward a partner but rather taking into account and respecting your partner's legitimate interests. "

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

" At last, Russia has returned to the world arena as a strong state - a country that others heed and that can stand up for itself. "

" 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. "

" The transfer of power is always a test of the constitutional system, a test of its strength. "