If Russia shuts off central Asia and the Caspian Sea from Europe, the European allies of the United States will be totally dependent on Russian gas and energy.

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

First and foremost - our vision for a united and peaceful Georgia is based on respect for the desire - and respect for the right - to South Ossetian autonomy.

If Russia shuts off central Asia and the Caspian Sea from Europe, the European allies of the United States will be totally dependent on Russian gas and energy.

Georgia is not just a European country, but one of the most ancient European countries.

America is very important economically. It's certainly, by far, the most important country in the world.

It is time we Georgians did not depend only on others, it is time we asked what Georgia will do for the world.