I consider the decision of my colleagues and friends to be the best birthday present, |
I did not detect malice from anyone, any clear opposition, |
I do not think anybody has doubts about Russia's present ability to help resolve this global problem. |
I don't consider it appropriate to introduce any changes in the constitution, |
I don't think that neutrality is an obstacle to Austria's successful integration into European and world structures... but this is a question that the Austrian people themselves must decide, |
I have just met with the Iranian president in New York and he assured me that Iran wants to continue negotiations with the European trio, |
I have just spoken with Chancellor Schroeder and he told me Germany will do everything necessary to carry out an objective investigation, |
I have to say that this discussion showed that the differences in our approaches in the very fundamental areas are much less than that which unites us, |
I have very warm recollections of meetings with the pope. He was wise, responsive and open for dialogue. |
I hope in the near future we will keenly feel that both countries are vital to the other, |
I hope our meeting will heighten your interest in the Russian economy, |
I hope we will preserve the positive potential that has been accumulated over the past years, |
I mean the energy sector, in the first place, including the power industry, supply of resources to third countries and, of course, projects in China involving Russian energy companies, |
I must give more attention to all this and be more scrupulous in ensuring all decisions are brought to their logical end and implemented, |
I must say right away that I agree with those who believe that today the state cannot guarantee the necessary amount or standard of security to its citizens. |