I won't go back on my decision. I'm not afraid of prison, but there are even worse dangers.

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

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

I have always lived according to my conscience, and my past is clean.

There are eight different breeds of peacock. I have them all.

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

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.