Чуркин!

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(May 2, 1986). WASHINGTON — A Soviet diplomat, making an extraordinary appearance before a congressional committee, Thursday defended the Kremlin's handling of the Chernobyl disaster and brushed aside criticism of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history by reminding Americans of the failure of the space shuttle Challenger.
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Churkin, with youthful good looks and fluent English, denied that the Soviets have withheld information, deftly parried sharp questions from members of a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee and even lectured them not to "talk to my country in a commanding tone."
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"Everything is fine with the water, with the air" in the Kiev region, he said, brushing aside reports of massive casualties. "There is no real reason for concern," he said soothingly.

Как и с малайским Боингом, вранье, что с водой и воздухом в Киевской области все нормально, просто чуть-чуть оттягивает время, пока выяснится правда об аварии. "Работа такая". В Вашингтоне его, наверное, знают, как облупленного. Если Чуркин открывает рот - значит будет врать.