We have always argued that attempts to isolate Belarus, like other countries, lead to a dead end. In this situation, everyone loses.

Belarus cannot be isolated.

We will never have Russian-style privatization.

People call me an anti-reformer. That's absolutely stupid.

We will ensure the interests of both the East and the West in Belarus. Don't try to rip us apart; don't try to make us collide with Russia or with the West.

A president has - and I had it even before I became president - a very special relationship with the people, a connection based on feelings.

We will not have Americans telling us what to do... We cannot be brought to our knees.

There is no scope for revolutions coming to Belarus.

As soon as people decline my services, I'll put my briefcase under my arm, and I'll be off.

If we put people to work and they are busy, we will have less crime.