In regards to the presidential election in 1996, as well as in 1993, Yeltsin had – according to Korzhakov – no intention of leaving the Kremlin and was prepared to take any actions to insure his continued stay. Yeltsin felt free to express his contempt toward democratic principles in Korzhakov's presence. Some episodes the author relates are almost resonant of the Nixon years and the published Watergate tapes.
Regarding the 1996 presidential election and 1993, according to Korzhakov, Yeltsin had no intention of leaving the Kremlin and was willing to take any actions to stay in power.  Yeltsin openly expressed his disdain for democratic principles in Korzhakov's presence. The author recounts some events that echo the Watergate scandal involving Nixon.