Comment on the Criticism of Stalin
(November 30, 1956)

Source: RMRB (Sept. 6, 1963), 1 (quotation). Other Chinese Texts: HQ, 17
(Sept. 6, 1963), 9; Sugong lingdao, p. 9. Available English Translations: PR, 6:37
(Sept. 13, 1963), 9; Polemics of the International Communist Movement, p. 64.

See text April [6], 1956, source note. According to the source, this remark was made to the
Soviet ambassador; see text Oct. 23, 1956, source note.

The fundamental policy and line during the period of Stalin's administration
were correct; methods employed against the enemy mustn't be used against our
own comrade.