It was not my wish to come into politics. I was not a public person; I preferred to spend my birthdays with family and friends. But the 2008 elections were fraudulent, so I decided to finance the opposition to make them stronger. Votes: 22
With respect to Euro-Atlantic integration, we have to realize that we need to normalize the relationships with our neighbors, and especially with Russia. Votes: 15
Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy. Votes: 11
There is a real and evident problem of democracy in Georgia, and this was the core reason of my entrance into politics. We have no rule of law. It's absolutely absent. Votes: 10
Our policy is European and Euro-Atlantic integration. There is no substitute for NATO. Votes: 10
I do yoga every day, some sport, have a meal once a day, eat some fruit, and drink one glass of wine. And once a month I gather together my close friends. But my wife and I do not like conspicuous luxury. Votes: 8
The economy is governed through cartel agreements and monopoly. The attorney general is the one who's controlling funds. There is no free business in Georgia. Votes: 7
If you come to Georgia, you can open up a company in a day. You yourself can come tomorrow and establish a company in a day, and you're not halted by paperwork. Votes: 7
I have money, but my most important capital is the trust of the people. Votes: 6
I decided to go into politics because of our Soviet-style government. Votes: 6
Since the whole village was poor, we didn't realize our own poverty. I was happy. Votes: 5
This is my philosophy: I prefer to stay out of the public eye. I love freedom. Votes: 5
Any private security is a joke in a country where you're up against your own government. Votes: 4
All the therapists would tell me was that I was the only healthy person they knew. Votes: 4
Since the whole village was poor, we didnt realize our own poverty. I was happy. Votes: 3
I get no pleasure from politics; its not in my character. Votes: 3
Europe and America should judge Georgia's leadership on the basis of their actions, not just their words and promises. Otherwise Saakashvili will transform Georgia into a dictatorship. Votes: 3
A small country like Georgia has little influence on conflicts that must be resolved at the global level. Votes: 3
I won't go back on my decision. I'm not afraid of prison, but there are even worse dangers. Votes: 3
There are eight different breeds of peacock. I have them all. Votes: 2
I was forced to come into politics because Saakashvili had destroyed the opposition. I had a choice either to leave the country, because it was dangerous to live here, or to go into politics. Votes: 2
Any private security is a joke in a country where youre up against your own government. Votes: 0
I have always lived according to my conscience, and my past is clean. Votes: 0
I may not be a politician, but I will fight to the end of my life for what I believe in. Votes: 0
I travel as much as I can and meet people. Votes: 0
I had to choose: Either leave the country, where it's become dangerous for me, or go on the offensive. Votes: 0
I would like to become the prime minister, do the job for two years, and then leave and devote myself to public work. Votes: 0
A difficult regional situation doesn't justify one man's determination to hold onto power. It's clear to me that democratization is a very complicated process. Votes: 0