Eduard Shevardnadze Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.”

“As for myself, I was never against Russia.”

“But we cannot rely on foreign help indefinitely.”

“I am not responsible for the actions of Saakashvili and even for those of Gamsakhurdia.”

“I couldn't stand the idea of bloodshed, casualties.”

“I don't plan to return. I have a lot of unresolved things to do.”