20. First Speech in the Discussion on the Party Rules (original) (raw)
V. I. Lenin
Second Congress of the R.S.D.L.P.
July 17 (30)-August 10 (23), 1903
20. First Speech in the Discussion on the Party Rules
August 2 (15)
Lenin delivers a brief speech in support of his formulation, emphasising in particular its stimulating effect: “Organise!” It should not be imagined that Party organisations must consist solely of professional revolutionaries. We need the most diverse organisations of all types, ranks and shades, beginning with extremely limited and secret and ending with very broad, free, lose Organisationen. Its endorsement by the Central Committee is an essential condition for a Party organisation.