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Putin Vows to Maintain Free Russia At Yeltsin Grave
"Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his predecessor Boris Yeltsin for bringing freedom to Russia, as he attended a graveside ceremony on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of Yeltsin's death..."Dmitry Medvedev, the Putin protege who will take over as president on May 7, was also at the ceremony. Putin, stepping down in line with constitutional term limits, said the need for strong presidential power was another lesson taught by Yeltsin.
"'Today, we live in an open and independent country which is developing in strict adherence to the letter and the spirit of the constitution,' he said.
"'Presidential power will always be a guarantor of the basic law and of the citizens' rights, (it) will continue to serve the people of Russia, the nation's sovereign interests,' he added."
posted by Ken Wedding @ 7:13 AM
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