We discussed this very important issue yesterday over a beer.

Our intention is to develop music, theatre and exhibition activities on the Far Eastern regions.

It's difficult to talk to people who whisper even at home, afraid of Americans eavesdropping on them. It's not a figure of speech, not a joke, I'm serious.

We don't need a weakened government but a strong government that would take responsibility for the rights of the individual and care for the society as a whole.

Russia should be competitive, be able to protect its own interests and influence the processes that are important to it.

Our society, including the liberals, must understand that there must be order.

If we do it, if we work to achieve all this [cultural exchange with Japan], we can and should talk about joint efforts toward ensuring international security, and not only in the Far East.