If the Americans like to eat GMO products, let them eat it then. We don't need to do that; we have enough space and opportunities to produce organic food.
Dmitry MedvedevWe do not want Ukraine to default. On the contrary, we need an economically viable partner. However, debts should be paid, and this includes state and commercial debts
Dmitry MedvedevBusiness is always looking to avoid the toughest norms. But some do it in a civilized way, while others push it using uncivilized, brazen methods.
Dmitry MedvedevThe devaluation of words and promises regarding free enterprise is, in principle, worse than the devaluation of the rouble
Dmitry MedvedevWe will step up support for the non-commodity export sector, working more closely with potential buyers of Russian goods. We do have something to offer in the IT sphere, the nuclear power industry, aircraft manufacturing, the aerospace industry and a number of other sectors
Dmitry MedvedevOur goal is not to douse the recession with money, which would be useless, as both you and I know. Our goal is to liberate the business initiative, to lower administrative and law enforcement pressure and to make legal protection truly effective
Dmitry MedvedevWhat's happening with the planet's climate right now needs to be a wake-up call to all of us, meaning all heads of state, all heads of social organizations, in order to take a more energetic approach to countering the global changes to the climate.
Dmitry MedvedevLet the people decide whom to vote for, who has more authority. And only people, only our citizens, are able to place the final emphasis, voting for this or that person or political force, or rejecting it. Thats democracy.
Dmitry MedvedevWhen I get into a bad mood, I do sports and then everythings OK. And then I go and make decisions, however painful they may be.
Dmitry Medvedev[Global-warming debate] some kind of tricky campaign made up by some commercial structures to promote their business projects.
Dmitry MedvedevWe value our relations with Europe, which we have jointly developed over the past decades, and Europe remains our main trading partner. It is my hope that we will normalise these relations in the near future
Dmitry MedvedevRussia will honour its international commitments. Our country is a reliable borrower, a reliable creditor and a reliable supplier. Sanctions come and go, but business ties, economic interests and the reputation of a state remain
Dmitry MedvedevUnfortunately, what is happening now in our central regions is evidence of this global climate change, because we have never in our history faced such weather conditions.
Dmitry MedvedevUnsolvable problems do not exist. Any crisis is a combination of specific tasks to be worked on. The government has the experience and reserves to overcome the economic downturn
Dmitry MedvedevInstead of the primitive raw material economy, we will create a smart economy generating unique knowledge, new useful things and technologies. Instead of the archaic society, in which the leaders think and make decisions for everyone, we will become a country of intelligent, free and responsible people.
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