В.Путин.Интервью ведущему CNN,Ларри Кингу. 08.09.00 Part 3

Interview with CNNs Larry King Live Part 3
September 8, 2000
New York.

Интервью ведущему телеканала Си-эн-эн Ларри Кингу
8 сентября 2000 года
Нью-Йорк.

Now as regards the reasons as to why it happened, coming back to that issue, I might say that since 1967, we have a whole set, a whole number of 19 collisions of our submarines with other underwater objects. Therefore, nothing extraordinary has happened in that regard.

The question is, however, like I said, to analyze it thoroughly is an imperative. And maybe jointly, with our partners, to work out a more efficient rule of conduct at the high seas so that we would be able to join our scientific and research potential and rescue operations experience when it is needed beyond the territorial waters. Sailors find themselves there in a hostile environment , and it can be only dealt with jointly.

KING: Did you discuss that with President Clinton, the possibility of jointly looking at submarines and underwater activities?

PUTIN (through translator): We sure did. Usually, President Clinton and I discuss a broad range of issues, and I'm very thankful to him that he responded quickly to this tragedy, expressed his condolences, proposed his assistance in our very first conversation on the phone, which testifies to the fact that this issue will be on our constant agenda in future.

KING: Concerning that, you know Vice President Gore, do you not?

PUTIN (through translator): I have met him only once, and it was in passing when he visited in St. Petersburg a few years ago. So it was a very quick contact.

KING: Do you have a great interest in the American presidential race?

PUTIN (through translator): Naturally. First and foremost, I take interest of what's going on in my own country, but the United States is one of the major partners we have, one of the most important partners. And therefore, we are very much interested in what's going to happen with respect to the next presidency in this country.

KING: Do you favor any of the candidates?

PUTIN (through translator): I think the American people should express their preferences, and we'll accept their choice.

KING: Would you like to meet with both candidates?

PUTIN (through translator): I'm ready to do so but wouldn't like to interfere in this very acute pre-election campaign. One needs to exercise caution. We don't want to cause any detriment or tension in our interstate relations.

We are ready to work with all candidates, especially so that in both candidates' programs a position vis-a-vis Russia has been laid out which is quite satisfactory to us.

KING: All right. Do you like then the positions of both Governor Bush and Vice President Gore as it relates to Russia?

PUTIN (through translator): Basically, what we've seen in their pre-election documents gives us a sense of optimism. We would like to see that everything positive which has been accumulated over the years of President Clinton's presidency, he would be able pas on to his successor, whoever it might be.

KING: There is a lot of talk today in the United States about this businessman, Edmund Pope. I believe you talked to President Clinton about him. He is detained in Russia on espionage charges, there's a lot of movement here to try to get him to come back. There are stories that you want to make a trade. What's the story on Mr. Pope?

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[Rollland2525]

Про канализационные каналы он хорошо сказал =)))

[pollymozza]

Are you ready for my monolog!! What a great trick - he was confused))

[550799ts]

Путин В. отвечал так как есть,а не играл на публеку.He spoke openly everything as it is.

[Samaitis]

With Russia, everything is clear. And what with the USA? Even getting scary. Assesses the journalists, destroying buildings in the center. 

[WSWarthog]

@yurtaevi

No, thanks to Putin. The American heads of state understood that democratic Russia has renewed its strength and is not a nation subordinate to external dictates, and that's why they treat Russia with respect.

[yurtaevi]

this interview was ten years ago, it seem that Russia has more respect around the world now, thanks to bush and chaney, and maybe Obama.