That's what Stalin's henchman, Lavrentiy Beria, is quoted as saying. He played a key role in Stalin's rule, and was seemingly always loyal to him. He was probably most widely recognized for his long-time position as head of the secret police--mandated to bring to "justice" any people that Stalin wanted to get rid of. He was also the only one permitted to wear a pistol to Politburo meetings--in Stalin's presence.