Putin movie poster generator http://putinmovie.com
Senators and consuls, good afternoon.
Brothers in arms, I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I have personally heard the message from people of Armenia . 82% of these people ask for same thing: They want us to bring them democracy. They have suffered for too long. The authority of the civil defense ... issued a warning to the civilian population not to pick up any of those pencils because they are booby traps.
However, we had always said so. We had always said that there would be no point in resolving this matter at the last moment with a puny little military uprising, because if there is a military uprising, concealed from the people, our Revolution will go forward nonetheless and this time cannot be over the power. I believe that we are at a crossroads in our history. The tyranny has been overthrown. The happiness is tremendous, but nonetheless much remains to be done still. We are gravely concerned over the developments in Armenia. But I believe that Armenia will overcome all the hardships. We are not just neighbors, we are family and our future success depends on both of us, Russia and Armenia. I believe that the prime requisite for a military man is honor, that the prime requisite of a military man is his word.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow, this ground-- The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here. Historians will note that in many nations, the advance of markets and free enterprise helped to create a middle class that was confident enough to demand their own rights. They will point to the role of technology in frustrating censorship and central control -- and marvel at the power of instant communications to spread the truth, the news, and courage across borders. Instead of dwelling on past wrongs and blaming others, governments in Armenia need to confront real problems, and serve the true interests of their people.
Rest assured. Tomorrow there is no need to be Armenia. There will be just one Russia.
Brothers in arms, I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I have personally heard the message from people of Armenia . 82% of these people ask for same thing: They want us to bring them democracy. They have suffered for too long. The authority of the civil defense ... issued a warning to the civilian population not to pick up any of those pencils because they are booby traps.
However, we had always said so. We had always said that there would be no point in resolving this matter at the last moment with a puny little military uprising, because if there is a military uprising, concealed from the people, our Revolution will go forward nonetheless and this time cannot be over the power. I believe that we are at a crossroads in our history. The tyranny has been overthrown. The happiness is tremendous, but nonetheless much remains to be done still. We are gravely concerned over the developments in Armenia. But I believe that Armenia will overcome all the hardships. We are not just neighbors, we are family and our future success depends on both of us, Russia and Armenia. I believe that the prime requisite for a military man is honor, that the prime requisite of a military man is his word.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow, this ground-- The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here. Historians will note that in many nations, the advance of markets and free enterprise helped to create a middle class that was confident enough to demand their own rights. They will point to the role of technology in frustrating censorship and central control -- and marvel at the power of instant communications to spread the truth, the news, and courage across borders. Instead of dwelling on past wrongs and blaming others, governments in Armenia need to confront real problems, and serve the true interests of their people.
Rest assured. Tomorrow there is no need to be Armenia. There will be just one Russia.