Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy. |
We must create the Georgia that our ancestors dreamed of, the Georgia that we dream of. |
First and foremost - our vision for a united and peaceful Georgia is based on respect for the desire - and respect for the right - to South Ossetian autonomy. |
Keeping small nations enslaved because of the deals between the great nations or because of any pragmatic considerations that might have been there are totally unacceptable. |
Georgia is not just a European country, but one of the most ancient European countries. |
Understandably, no peace can sustained when people continue to suffer from hunger, lack of jobs, lack of basic public services - and most of all - lack of opportunity or hope. |
For the first time in 15 years, Georgia this winter has its electric power guaranteed without deficit. This is a historic achievement. |
It is time we Georgians did not depend only on others, it is time we asked what Georgia will do for the world. |
Solidarity was the best thing which happened in the 20th century. |
We have not created any sort of democratic test for any nation. |
I promise not to become a source of shame for you. |