No Georgian has the right to evade or neglect his duties and responsibilities.

I'm sure that was the right step, even though, formally speaking, it may seem disadvantageous for a president to resign. But, looking into what is happening today and what is going to happen in the future, I think history will show I made the right decision.

What time he can spare from the adornment of his person he devotes to the neglect of his duties.

But we cannot rely on foreign help indefinitely.

The external world is committed to helping Georgia settle its problems.

We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.