I regard the death penalty as a savage and immoral institution that undermines the moral and legal foundations of society.

We regard as 'scientific' a method based on deep analysis of facts, theories, and views, presupposing unprejudiced, unfearing open discussion and conclusions. The complexity and diversity of all the phenomena of modern life, the great possibilities and dangers linked with the scientific-technical revolution and with a number of social tendencies demand precisely such an approach, as has been acknowledged in a number of official statements.

Both now and for always, I intend to hold fast to my belief in the hidden strength of the human spirit.

You can't sit on two chairs at once.

Intellectual freedom is the only guarantee of a scientific - democratic approach to politics, economic development, and culture.

Our country, like every modern state, needs profound democratic reforms. It needs political and ideological pluralism, a mixed economy and protection of human rights and the opening up of society.

International affairs must be completely permeated with scientific methodology and a democratic spirit, with a fearless weighing of all facts, views, and theories, with maximum publicity of ultimate and intermediate goals, and with a consistency of principles.