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"We must mobilize all forces and suspend all political parties and social organizations. I do not want to be a dictator, but if need be we can resort to that."

"The course to democratic transformation is not justified if we cannot defend our land."

"We still have forces that want to turn Baku into Beirut. Foreign forces are at work. We must be careful."

"It is impossible to resent the press. I am no longer involved in politics. Some do not believe this, but it is true."

"It's all nonsense. I do not claim to be prime minister. Why do they raise such issues ?! We are all ministers in our own place. But at this age, I'm not fighting for a position."