Boris Yeltsin

I believe in the rule of law.

I'm not a fan of extremism.

I believe in common sense.

I'm not a dogmatist.

I'm a man of principle.

I believe in a better future for Russia.

I'm not a hero. I'm just a man who tried to do his best.

I'm a man of peace.

I'm not a pessimist. I'm an optimist.

I believe in dialogue.

I believe in national interests.

I'm not a fan of communism.

I believe in a strong state.

I need a drink.

I will lie down on the rails if necessary to stop the division of Russia.

Gorbachev is a good man, but he is too soft. He is not decisive enough.

The main thing is to survive. And then we can talk about reforms.

I am tired. I am leaving. I have done everything I could.

Democracy is not a sausage. You cannot just buy it in a store.

I am a democrat by conviction. And I will remain a democrat.