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Corruption has its own motiva...

Corruption has its own motivations, and one has to thoroughly study that phenomenon and eliminate the foundations that allow corruption to exist.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

But the Americans have no ext...

But the Americans have no extra money. They have their own problems. They can provide financial assistance for two, three, four, or six months at most.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

Zhvania was the general secre...

Zhvania was the general secretary of the organisation which I founded, the Citizens' Union. It was the biggest organisation and came first in all elections, and Zhvania was the leader.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

But on second thought, after ...

But on second thought, after I decreed the state of emergency, I came to the conclusion that that was impossible to achieve without bloodshed because the street protesters were full of anger and nearly out of control. This is why I thought we needed to find another way out.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

It is absolutely impossible t...

It is absolutely impossible to settle the debts to pensioners, teachers, and others. The country hasn't got enough money to do so.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

No Georgian has the right to ...

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

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

Now, the entire world communi...

Now, the entire world community recognizes Georgia. We are members of the United Nations and the Council of Europe. Everything is being prepared so that we will soon enter the European Union.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

They're making a song and dan...

They're making a song and dance because that serves their immediate interests. But what will happen tomorrow? They will have to pay salaries and pensions.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

I don't want to go down in hi...

I don't want to go down in history as a man who allowed blood to be shed...

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

True, other countries are hel...

True, other countries are helping us. Germany is determined to provide substantial help. So are the Netherlands and other states. But a day will come when we have to count on our own resources.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

Germany is determined to prov...

Germany is determined to provide substantial help. So are the Netherlands and other states. But a day will come when we have to count on our own resources.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

I think my resignation was th...

I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

To sum up, what has been our ...

To sum up, what has been our policy? We looked for and found friends all throughout the world.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

You know, to address crowds a...

You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

I believe politicians should ...

I believe politicians should always remain realistic.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

I don't want to go down in hi...

I don't want to go down in history as a man who allowed blood to be shed.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

But we cannot rely on foreign...

But we cannot rely on foreign help indefinitely.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

I'm sure that was the right s...

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.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

I think if someone else other...

I think if someone else other than Reagan, someone less of a hardliner, had been in power then the breakthrough in ending the Cold War would not have happened.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

But on second thought, after I...

But on second thought, after I decreed the state of emergency, I came to the conclusion that that was impossible to achieve without bloodshed because the street protesters were full of anger and nearly out of control. This is why I thought we needed to find another way out.

Eduard Shevardnadze 25 quotes

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