History proves that all dictatorships, all authoritarian forms of government are transient. Only democratic systems are not transient. Whatever the shortcomings, mankind has not devised anything superior.
Vladimir Putin quote I can only feel joy the American people made the most sensible decision [on Bush's re-election 2004]
Vladimir Putin quote The response to these inhumane crimes wherever they take place - be it London, New York, Moscow or other countries - should be absolute condemnation.
All civilised countries should unite in the fight against international terrorism.
[on the London terrorist attack, 7th July 2005]
Vladimir Putin quote Biography
Russian leader, 1952+
