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

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

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.

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

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

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

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