"Russia has made its choice in favor of democracy. Fourteen years ago, independently, without any pressure from outside, it made that decision in the interests of itself and interests of its people — o…"

"If you want to become a leader, you must be a leader. If you don't want to become a leader, then don't."

"If a fight is inevitable, you must strike first."

"In general, love is the whole meaning of life, of being. Love of family, of children, and of the Motherland."

"I am a very simple man. I have a simple mind."