Quotes of Boris Yeltsin - somelinesforyou

“ It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical: At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ Russia also declared its independence. This was approved by the Supreme Soviet, and you know and remember that there was the Declaration on the Independence of Russia. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ Russia also declared its independence. This was approved by the Supreme Soviet, and you know and remember that there was the Declaration on the Independence of Russia. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ A government is not an old pair of socks that you throw away. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ A government is not an old pair of socks that you throw away. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ In Russia, we are shaken by the NATO bombardment of the embassy of the Chinese People's Republic in Belgrade. This is an open outrage, and there is not and cannot be any justification for it. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I refer to calls for humanitarian intervention in the affairs of another state - a new idea, this - even when they are made under the pretext of defending human rights and freedoms. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I refer to calls for humanitarian intervention in the affairs of another state - a new idea, this - even when they are made under the pretext of defending human rights and freedoms. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ A man must live like a great brilliant flame and burn as brightly as he can. In the end he burns out. But this is far better than a mean little flame. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ It's not democracy when a dictator is walking around with a sword in his hand. This is inadmissible. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ A man must live like a great brilliant flame and burn as brightly as he can. In the end he burns out. But this is far better than a mean little flame. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I declare the resignation of the government of the Russian Federation. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I don't like the continuing monopolistic policy of the United States. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ We should find a compromise which would suit everyone. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I have a very low estimate of your work in this direction. I am not satisfied and I have to draw the necessary conclusions. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ Your commanders have ordered you to storm the White House and to arrest me. But I as the elected President of Russia give you the order to turn your tanks and not to fight against your own people. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I have a very low estimate of your work in this direction. I am not satisfied and I have to draw the necessary conclusions. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ There can be no democratic society,... where the interests of any minorities among our citizens are not protected. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ No, it's not in the constitution. The constitution says two terms. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I refer to calls for humanitarian intervention in the affairs of another state - a new idea, this - even when they are made under the pretext of defending human rights and freedoms. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ A government is not an old pair of socks that you throw away. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I have a very low estimate of your work in this direction. I am not satisfied and I have to draw the necessary conclusions. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ It is a significant sum for those who invest in Russia. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ We, Russia, are prepared to work with others. I am convinced that stability and security in Europe cannot be considered without taking Russia into account. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I don't like the continuing monopolistic policy of the United States. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ Let's not talk about Communism. Communism was just an idea, just pie in the sky. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ I don't like the continuing monopolistic policy of the United States. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ You have no right to criticise Russia over Chechnya. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ Let's not talk about Communism. Communism was just an idea, just pie in the sky. ”

- Boris Yeltsin

“ His contribution was invaluable to the formation of a new image of the Middle East, free of stereotypes of confrontation and enmity. ”

- Boris Yeltsin
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