America has value-based leadership. America is valued - America is followed by other nations, including my own nation, because it's based on the values that America has to offer to the rest of the world - freedom, freedom of choice, democracy, open market.

For the first time in 15 years, Georgia this winter has its electric power guaranteed without deficit. This is a historic achievement.

Well, killing me makes no sense because Georgia already has a Western-educated political class.

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

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.

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

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