I promise that as a president elected in a direct popular vote, I will try to be the voice of all citizens.

Anyone who supports terrorism, anyone who sees terrorism as a legitimate means, anyone who uses terrorism to cause the death of innocent people is a terrorist in my eyes.

A left-wing idiot is as dangerous as a right-wing idiot.

The best defence against mafia business is full declaration of assets and incomes.

Deep in my heart, I still believe that the democratization of Russia and the democratization of Ukraine will proceed.

Russia can become a strategic partner in a fight against international terrorism.

There is a term called political correctness, and I consider it to be a euphemism for political cowardice.

Visas represent one bureaucratic obstacle, so to say and, if removed, might increase the inflow of Russian money into the Czech economy. And not only Russian money, but Russian tourists, Russian entrepreneurs and so on.

I won't let any ambassador have a say about my foreign travels.

It is necessary to name the enemy of human civilization, and this enemy is international terrorism associated with religious fundamentalism and religious intolerance.