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

Europe and America should judge Georgia's leadership on the basis of their actions, not just their words and promises. Otherwise Saakashvili will transform Georgia into a dictatorship.

A difficult regional situation doesn't justify one man's determination to hold onto power. It's clear to me that democratization is a very complicated process.

Our policy is European and Euro-Atlantic integration. There is no substitute for NATO.

I had to choose: Either leave the country, where it's become dangerous for me, or go on the offensive.

Any private security is a joke in a country where youre up against your own government.

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