1 Apr 2010
In a certain sense every nation that fights against terrorism must determine what means are permissible in this regard. In all likelihood, the list of such methods - not only for our country, but in general - should be lengthened, and the methods themselves must be both more effective and more rigorous, one might even say harsh. The point is to preempt these incidents, to prevent terrorist acts and to punish terrorists.
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Russia’s Medvedev in a meeting with leaders from the North Caucuasus. Full transcript of his speech here.