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

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

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.

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

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

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

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