Milosevic was convinced that he could create Greater Serbia on the ruins of Yugoslavia, which is why he entered the war adventure that left thousands and thousands dead, a destroyed economy, infrastructure, homes, cities and villages. That politics did not succeed. Dodik, basically, wants to achieve Milosevic's aims, but not with artillery, but thinks that some sort of politics will lead to people saying: okay, let them break away, let them link with Serbia. That cannot pass.

. President: Dodik Carries Out Milosevic's Politics. Dalje (28 February 2009). Retrieved on 17 January 2013. Criticizing Republika Srpska and its leader Milorad Dodik.