It is time we Georgians did not depend only on others, it is time we asked what Georgia will do for the world.

If Russia shuts off central Asia and the Caspian Sea from Europe, the European allies of the United States will be totally dependent on Russian gas and energy.

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

Understandably, no peace can sustained when people continue to suffer from hunger, lack of jobs, lack of basic public services - and most of all - lack of opportunity or hope.

I have good relationships with Hillary Clinton, Joseph Biden and especially Richard Holbrooke - he is my teacher. I learned a lot of great things from him.

Solidarity was the best thing which happened in the 20th century.

I promise not to become a source of shame for you.