I say again that I am an atheist. I do not believe in God.

God has given us enough wisdom to make improvements in our relations.

I am a Communist, a convinced Communist! For some that may be a fantasy. But to me it is my main goal.

Those who are late will be punished by life itself.

It will not be enough to rely on experts. Ordinary citizens must become experts too. It will take public opinion on a wide scale to ensure that world leaders act.

Ideally, peace means the absence of violence. It is an ethical value.

Gentlemen, comrades, do not be concerned about all you hear about Glasnost and Perestroika and democracy in the coming years. They are primarily for outward consumption. There will be no significant internal changes in the Soviet Union, other than for cosmetic purposes. Our purpose is to disarm the Americans and let them fall asleep.