From Putin's point of view, the almost 2 million members of the organization form an association of "likeminded" people who are linked by their "love of Russia," as Putin told the delegates on Tuesday, who greeted him with a standing ovation. Putin announced that he would lead the government, and that the party was to become an "instrument of influence and feedback."

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From Putin's point of view, the almost 2 million members of the organization form an association of "likeminded" people who are linked by their "love of Russia," as Putin told the delegates on Tuesday, who greeted him with a standing ovation. Putin announced that he would lead the government, and that the party was to become an "instrument of influence and feedback."

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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.