I am not responsible for the actions of Saakashvili and even for those of Gamsakhurdia.

I believe politicians should always remain realistic.

We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.

Germany is determined to provide substantial help. So are the Netherlands and other states. But a day will come when we have to count on our own resources.

But on second thought, after I decreed the state of emergency, I came to the conclusion that that was impossible to achieve without bloodshed because the street protesters were full of anger and nearly out of control. This is why I thought we needed to find another way out.

Now, the entire world community recognizes Georgia. We are members of the United Nations and the Council of Europe. Everything is being prepared so that we will soon enter the European Union.

But the Americans have no extra money. They have their own problems. They can provide financial assistance for two, three, four, or six months at most.