Eduard Shevardnadze Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I was a member of the Politburo for seven years, a foreign minister.”

“In my life I have always found ways of dealing with a situation.”

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

“Prospects of normalizing our relations with Russia look good.”

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

“When I came back to power, Georgia was completely isolated on the international stage.”

“You know in the West they support realistic forces.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”