Кудрин пугает или отмазывает своего босса?

A: They understand it a little bit differently. As a whole, yes, they understand it. Probably they are ready — I think they are ready for this work. I know this from our discussions. This is why, in principle, Russia will improve its investment climate and carry out reforms under either leader.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/world/europe/28kudrin.html?_r=2&scp=6&sq=russia&st=nyt