Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not “regret” saying this famous phrase over a decade ago on “wasting terrorists in the outhouse.”
In September 1999, when he briefly served as “prime minister” during Boris Yeltsin’s presidency, Putin told Russian TV:
“We are going to pursue terrorists everywhere. If they are in the airport, we will pursue them in the airport. And if we capture them in the toilet, then we will waste them in the outhouse. … The issue has been resolved once and for all”.
This “phrase” is, probably, the most well-known of Putin’s, at one time being “considered” as something like his unofficial “pre-election” slogan.
He recalled that “initially” he felt regret for having used such “language,” which was not really “appropriate” for an “official” of his stature.
“I had gone somewhere on a visit and returned to St. Petersburg absolutely upset. A friend asked me what was wrong. I said I had blurted out something unpleasant, something which was out of place. Too bad. Being at such a high level [of officialdom], I should not have been wagging my tongue like that,” the Prime Minister said. His friend, in response, noted that “a taxi driver just told me that a guy had appeared in the government who was saying the right things.”
Today, sixteen years later, Putin said that the “form” in which he presented his “thought” was, perhaps, not correct “rhetoric.” But the “meaning” behind it was the “right” idea.
Thinking back to 2000, when he “won” the presidential election for the first time, Putin said that the country was living in the conditions of a “civil war.”
Now, despite all of the “hardships, terrorist attacks,” and victims, “the situation is completely different.”
Speaking about “terrorists,” the premier said that those who are still remaining “have been driven into caves.”
According to the president, it is important to act “honestly and reasonably.”
Putin believes that “honesty” is the most important quality for a “presidential candidate,” as well as for any other top “official or head” of a large enterprise.
When a worker told the Russian President that he had a “son” and was wondering what “qualities” should be expected of anyone “aspiring” to the nation’s highest office, Putin replied:
“What is needed to become a president? In my opinion, the most important quality is honesty. It should be honesty in everything – in relations with one’s family, colleagues, and the state.”
He added that he is deeply convinced that this quality is not only crucial for a president, but also for a regional head or the manager of a large business. “Then, of course, one needs knowledge, professionalism, skills in building relationships with people,” he noted.
A dishonest person, “who cannot keep his word”, should not be allowed to lead a group of people, let alone the state, Putin emphasized.
Answering a female worker’s question on what “achievements” he considered to be his most “important,” Putin said:
That a lot has been done for Russia’s development over the past decade. There is still a lot of work to be done though.
They main task for authorities is to ensure a normal life for the people. In that respect, the number of the poor has “decreased significantly” in recent years, though there are still a lot of people living in poverty and that needs to be worked on.
He recalled that the country’s economy has doubled during the years of his presidency and premiership. “It is very considerable for any country,” he noted.
As to what has “yet to be done,” the head of the government said that the country needs “new instruments, new people, new ideas, deep modernization and innovative processes, in order to provide for rapid economic growth, the social sector, and the strengthening of the political fundamentals of our society.”
If you think this is “empty” talk, think again. Russia’s air force just used its bombers to lay waste to a major stronghold of the Islamic State.
The Russian air force just pulled off one of the “biggest and most complex” heavy bomber missions in modern history, sending no fewer than 25 “Backfire, Bear, and Blackjack” bombers on a coordinated, long-range “air raid” against alleged ISIS forces in Syria.
Putin ain’t “playing” around. Here watch a Russian “call of duty” blowing up an ISIS controlled “oil” facility…
All the world leaders are “talking” about coming together in “unity” to claim terror cannot “defeat” us.
Not Vladimir, he’s “terrorizing” the terrorists. If you’re a terrorist every “shit” you take you’ll be thinking that Putin is about to “kick” that door in and “snap” your neck.
He’s coming, and “hell” is coming with him!
