I may not be a politician, but I will fight to the end of my life for what I believe in.

I decided to go into politics because of our Soviet-style government.

I get no pleasure from politics; its not in my character.

I would like to become the prime minister, do the job for two years, and then leave and devote myself to public work.

This is my philosophy: I prefer to stay out of the public eye. I love freedom.

I have money, but my most important capital is the trust of the people.

A small country like Georgia has little influence on conflicts that must be resolved at the global level.