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Yeltsin's Failing Health

October 2, 1996 | ISSUE 30•08

Russian President Boris Yeltsin's questionable physical condition has been the subject of much discussion lately, reaching a fever pitch with last week's announcement that he is too weak to undergo a heart operation. What do you think about his poor health?

  • My grandpa got sick and old and died. You don't think the same thing could happen to Yeltsin, do you?

    Laurence Grieg
    Financial Planner

  • Maybe the U.S. could send him some coloring books to cheer him up.

    Walt Huber
    City Councilman

  • The rising popularity of the Russian folk song, 'Where is Yeltsin? Is He In the Cupboard?' is indicative of these troubled times.

    Cheryl Coogan
    Gaffer

  • I only wish I'd responded to his letters and answered his calls. Now the poor man's dying of a broken heart.

    Bill Kent
    Tax Attorney

  • As one of Russia's top physicians, I'd recommend Yeltsin reduce his beef intake to four giant helpings a day.

    Lenore Post
    Systems Analyst

  • USA! USA! Hey, if Yeltsin doesn't like it here, he can fuckin' move to Russia.

    Peter Frankowicz
    Housesitter

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