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As we now review our whole international policy of the last 4 months, we must acknowledge that Soviet Russia stands as an alien among the capitalistic governments of the world. These governments conduct themselves in general in regards to Soviet Russia, in such a way as to make any other attitude impossible. The condition of Soviet Russia, that in regards to the imperialistic coalitions stands between two fires, is extraordinarily difficult. We can say, however, with absolute assurance, that the best, yes the only way to extricate ourselves from this situation is: our internal strengthening, the development of our internal life upon the basis of the Soviet policy, our economic restoration upon the basis of communist production, restoration of our defensive powers for the protection of the results of our Revolution. The more this is accomplished the better will be our situation from without. Our foreign policy depends upon our domestic policy.