Mikhail Gorbachev - Democracy Quotes

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The essence of perestroika lies in the fact that it unites socialism with democracy... We want more socialism and, therefore, more democracy.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Democracy is the wholesome and pure air without which a socialist public organization cannot live a full-blooded life.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Our democracy is being born in pain. A political culture is emerging — one that presupposes debate and pluralism, but also legal order and, if democracy is to work, strong government authority based on one law for all. This process is gaining strength.

Mikhail Gorbachev

I have long ago made a final and irrevocable decision. Nothing and no one, no pressure, cither from the right or from the left, will make me abandon the positions of perestroika and new thinking. I do not intend to change my views or convictions. My choice is a final one.
It is my profound conviction that the problems arising in the course of our transformations can be solved solely by constitutional means. That is why I make every effort to keep this process within the confines of democracy and reforms.

Mikhail Gorbachev

The Soviet people want full-blooded and unconditional democracy.

Mikhail Gorbachev