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

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

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

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.

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.