It's better to be hanged for loyalty than be rewarded for betrayal.

I'm convinced that a person in my position must provide a positive example to people.

The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.

What are we seeking to achieve? We are seeking to optimize budget spending. I believe that even in such uneasy times we employ a very pragmatic approach towards economic and social issues. We do address major social problems and deliver on our promises to our people.

Contractors always pursue large profit, the customer - a high-quality end product in due time and at a lower cost. This struggle never ends, but this is natural.

I have called President Obama, and President Obama called me on various issues. This is part of our regular contacts, there is nothing unusual or extraordinary about it.

The problem of sexual minorities in Russia has been deliberately made controversial in Russia. There is no such problem in Russia.