I am satisfied, ... We have dragged our feet a bit. But the main thing is we have decided to approve the budget in its first reading.
Viktor (Chernomyrdin's) main advantages are decency, honesty, and thoroughness. I think these qualities will be the decisive argument in the presidential election,
The main priority is not to allow any steps backwards, to maintain stability. Today we need people known as heavyweights. I consider the experience and weight of Chernomyrdin essential,