Quotes By Eduard Shevardnadze
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
When I came back to power, Georgia was completely isolated on the international stage.
Eduard Shevardnadze
I believe that with the help of foreign countries - and under that condition only, because they have no other source of financing - the new government may temporarily extricate Georgia from the current situation.
Eduard Shevardnadze
To sum up, what has been our policy? We looked for and found friends all throughout the world.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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
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
I am not responsible for the actions of Saakashvili and even for those of Gamsakhurdia.
Eduard Shevardnadze
Even the pyramids might one day disappear, but not the Palestinians longing for their homeland.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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
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
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
You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains.
Eduard Shevardnadze
Corruption has its own motivations, and one has to thoroughly study that phenomenon and eliminate the foundations that allow corruption to exist.
Eduard Shevardnadze