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

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

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

I travel as much as I can and meet people.

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

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

Since the whole village was poor, we didnt realize our own poverty. I was happy.