More Socialism Means More Democracy, Openness And

We Are Not Abandoning Our Convictions, Our Philosophy Or Traditions, Nor Do We Urge Anyone To Abandon Theirs.

The New European Soviet.

Democracy Is The Wholesome And Pure Air Without Which A Socialist Public Organization Cannot Live A Full-blooded Life.

Life Punishes Those Who Come Too Late.

On The Day I Became Soviet Leader, In March 1985, I Had A Special Meeting With The Leaders Of The Warsaw Pact Countries And Told Them: 'you Are Independent, And We Are Independent. You Are Responsible For Your Policies, We Are Responsible For Ours. We Will Not Intervene In Your Affairs, I Promise You.'