Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy.

With respect to Euro-Atlantic integration, we have to realize that we need to normalize the relationships with our neighbors, and especially with Russia.

I decided to go into politics because of our Soviet-style government.

Our policy is European and Euro-Atlantic integration. There is no substitute for NATO.

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.

Since the whole village was poor, we didn't realize our own poverty. I was happy.