I grew up in a very religious family. I could read the Qu'ran easily at the age of five.

I have to say that elections, even in the most peaceful region, always make the hardest time for regional state institutions, including security structures.

There is a rule of Sharia: If the enemy wants to suppress you, you are supposed to put up a strong resistance.

The people have already determined Chechnya's status at the referendum - it is a unit of the Russian Federation. Its political status is not to be discussed any more.

Criminals were coming to Chechnya from all over the world - they did not have a place in their own countries. But they could live perfectly well in Chechnya.

We need a strong police force - the Interior Ministry of the Republic of Chechnya. We have to get rid of the traitors who have managed to penetrate into the law-enforcement department.

One has to nurture a new generation, to raise children in the spirit of Islam.

Military troops were withdrawn from Chechnya on Dec. 31, 1996.

I always said that Wahhabism is unacceptable for the Chechen nation.

The attempted assassinations against me were not accidental.

What I now ask of you is considered treason

Well, I'm a consumer as well. I go to the movies with my popcorn and believe everything I see.

I guess if you are making more money than your mom and dad, you can set your own boundaries.

I'm not bald. I'm just taller than my hair.

No, I think the pitching today has more depth.

Knights are cavalry, bishops are archers, rooks are cannons and queens are wizards.

The prospect of cheap fusion energy is the worst thing that could happen to the planet.

I like roles that people don't recognize me in.

New York was big enough and wide enough that it allowed for reasonably eccentric people like me to thrive. It was a perfect place for me.

I'm not politically vocal. I just want what's best for our country. I want our rights respected and those of my son's.