IRM says:

It is acting with the best of intentions to follow Srila Prabhupada�s orders.
 

ISKCON�s leadership says:

"There is no doubt that both ISKCON�s leadership and the IRM have acted and are acting to establish what each considers the correct theological conclusion with regard to the affairs of gurus and disciples."(GBC submission, The Rival Positions in the IRM-GBC Controversy within ISKCON, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, December 24th, 2004)
 

"The particular ideas put forward by those who espouse the ritvik doctrine are sincerely heart-felt and have developed out of concern for the well being of ISKCON�s members."
(HG Kripamoya Das, Chairman European ISKCON Leaders Conference, The Vaishnava Voice, February 8th, 2007)
 

"What is it they see about ISKCON�s present way of doing things that makes them want to go in for even such a poor alternative as the ritvik one? Some are just "sour grapes." [�] But some, it�s equally clear, are sincere, intelligent, thoughtful, and devoted to Srila Prabhupada and Krsna."
(HH Jayadvaita Swami, Where The ritviks Are Right, January 1996)

IRM says:

IRM�s position is worthy of consideration.
 

"They can find sufficient quotes to justify their position, and of course so can we. What to do? Ultimately it comes down to your choice."
(Letter from HG Kripamoya Das, Chairman European ISKCON Leaders Conference, speaking of the IRM, June 23rd, 2005)
 

"[�] Very good point. I will say that the ritviks do have some points."
(HH Bhakti Caru Swami, Day 3, LA Seminar, �Questions and Answers�, published on June 11, 2000)

IRM says:

Its magazine, Back To Prabhupada, is based on solid research, and is beneficial for ISKCON.
 

"The magazine is very well produced on glossy paper with colour photographs and well-researched articles. [�] Now of course, this sort of passionate expression of thoughts and feelings is beneficial, even when accompanied by zealous table thumping and highly charged journalism. [�] The energetic discussion of ideas and political reform within a movement like ours is not only to be expected, but encouraged. Writing, debate, and campaigning should be regarded as a sign of intellectual vitality, particularly within a spiritual community that wishes to avoid the theological constipation that debilitates many religious organisations."
(HG Kripamoya Das, Chairman European ISKCON Leaders Conference, "Thoughts on Back to Prabhupada magazine", The Vaishnava Voice, February 8th, 2007)
 

"One very effective propaganda technique that [BTP] employs is to give the example of one ISKCON guru after another who went astray. I have to admit I share the same disgusted feelings that Krishna Kant has in this regard."
(HG Sankarsana Das, GBC voted-in Guru, February 10th, 2004)

By exposing ISKCON�s deviations we create pressure to force them to take action.
 

"I am sharing this information with you in the hope that doing so will be to ISKCON�s benefit. I am sure the IRM would be very happy to do something with this information. Unless something is done this will probably end up in their next publication."
(HG Gauri Das, Temple President, Bhaktivedanta Manor, headquarters of ISKCON UK, email to HH Jayadvaita Swami, "Financial disclosures by ISKCON leaders", January 2nd, 2004)

[Note: This refers to ISKCON leaders not disclosing their financial assets as required by a GBC resolution.]

IRM says:

Since ISKCON "gurus" are not authorized to act as diksa gurus, ISKCON devotees must protest against these false gurus, even if it means protesting against one�s own "guru".
 

"Srila Prabhupada did say we should keep the acarya in the center. [�] If one of his followers, who happens to have the duty of initiating in his ISKCON society, undermines or minimizes the instructions found in his books and lectures then how can we expect a sincere ISKCON devotee not to protest, even if the one minimizing him happens to have given him initiation?"
(HH Trivikrama Swami, "Dandavats" website, June 18th, 2007)