On the recordSeptember 13, 2004
The wave of terrorism in Russia has shaken that country to its core. But now Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing sweeping new political changes.
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Vladimir Putin
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transcripts.cnn.comThe wave of terrorism in Russia has shaken that country to its core. But now Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing sweeping new political changes.
Putin proposes significant political changes in Russia in response to terrorism.
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It is clear why this proposal is being made, because our counter-strikes deep into Ukrainian territory are much stronger, have greater impact and are, frankly, more destructive.
Of course, such attacks have not caused, and could not cause, critical consequences. However, they do inflict damage. This is obvious, and we fully understand and acknowledge it.