Boris Yeltsin

I want to be remembered as a man who brought freedom to Russia.

We need to get rid of this communist garbage.

I am not a democrat by birth, but I have become one.

The path to democracy is not a straight line.

I am not afraid of anyone. I am only afraid of God.

The future of Russia is in the hands of its people.

I will not allow anyone to undermine the sovereignty of Russia.

We have to learn to live in a new way, in a democratic way.

I am a fighter, and I will fight for Russia.

The greatest joy is to see Russia free.

I have no regrets. I did what I had to do.

Russia will be a great democratic power.

I believe in the Russian people.

The main thing is to keep moving forward.

I am not a man of compromises.

The reforms are painful, but they are necessary.

I have always been on the side of the people.

We need to get rid of this bureaucratic monster.

I am not a politician. I am a builder.

The greatest challenge is to overcome our own prejudices.