Boris Yeltsin

Russia will never be a second-rate power.

The Chechen problem is an internal affair of Russia.

I will lie down on the rails if prices rise again.

The main enemy of Russia is not outside, but inside.

I am going to bring Russia into the 21st century as a free and prosperous country.

The power of the president should be strong, but not absolute.

We need to build a truly democratic state, where human rights are respected.

I am often criticized for my decisions. But I always act in the interests of Russia.

The transition to a market economy is a painful process. But it is necessary.

I believe in the future of Russia. It will be a great country.

We must not idealize the past. The Soviet era had its flaws.

I have always been a man of action. Not words.

The main problem of Russia is the lack of a strong middle class.

I am ready to sacrifice everything for Russia.

The West should help Russia, not lecture it.

I am not a drunkard. I am a normal person.

The main goal of my life was to give freedom to Russia.

I believe in the wisdom of the Russian people.

The Russian army is a guarantee of our security.

We need to create a strong, independent, and democratic Russia.