As for myself, I was never against Russia.

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.

I believe that with the help of foreign countries - and under that condition only, because they have no other source of financing - the new government may temporarily extricate Georgia from the current situation.

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.

It is absolutely impossible to settle the debts to pensioners, teachers, and others. The country hasn't got enough money to do so.

We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.

I believe politicians should always remain realistic.