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Stalin School of Falsification - Chapter 14
of socialdemocratic slogans, but in the current moment. If we recog nize the Soviets of Deputies as the
organs that express the will of the people, then the question before us is not the consideration of what
concrete measures must be taken on this or that issue. If we think that the time has now come to realize
the dictatorship of the proletariat, then we ought to pose the question that way. We unquestionably have
the physical force for a seizure of power. I believe that we will have sufficient physical force both in
Petrograd as well as in other cities. [Comotion in the hall . S houts: 'Not true."] I was present.
THE CHAIRMAN (interrupting): The question under dis cussion involves the practical steps for today.
The question of the dictatorship of the proletariat is not under discussion.
KRASSINOV (continues): If we do not pose the question that way then ought we to take steps in relation
to the Provi sional Government which.
THE CHAIRMAN deprives him of the floor.
NOGIN: Comrade Voitinsky's declaration that we should act contrary to the customary procedure of
party organizations is not subject to discussion. We consider our sessions as party sessions, the decisions
of which are binding on all.
SEVRUK: Moves that a vote be taken first on the amend ments and then on the resolution. If the
resolution as amended is adopted, then the other resolutions will not be read. To safeguard against this,
and to have the battle take place, I propose that the Bureau of the internationalists comes to an agreement
with the Prasidium, that the vote is taken first as to which one of the resolutions is accepted as the basis.
As to the question of being bound-all those present are duty bound to submit Eto the majority].
BAGDATIEV: If the amendments are not accepted then what will we do? Will we vote for?
[KAMENEV: Against!] Is that the opinion of comrade Kamenev, or is it the opinion of all the
internationalists? [KAMENEV: The question was not discussed.]
SKRYPNIK: Moves to vote on the amendments drafted by the Committee and if they meet with no
objections, to proceed to a vote without a discussion.
ELTSIN: So far as the party statutes are concerned, those who are in the minority may abstain at the
Conference but they cannot vote against the decision.
A vote is taken as to whether this question should be dis cussed. Defeated by all votes against three.
Comrade Kamenev's amendments are put to a vote.
BAGDATIEV It is necessary to discuss whether we should introduce the amendments at all.
The majority is against discussion.
Amendment 1 is voted on.
VOITINSKY proposes an amendment to the amendment.
SKRYPXIK: Opposed to amendments as we have before us a compromise platform and any changes
would require a reconsideration of the whole.
Motion to accept amendments adopted.
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