We have not created any sort of democratic test for any nation.

If Russia shuts off central Asia and the Caspian Sea from Europe, the European allies of the United States will be totally dependent on Russian gas and energy.

Solidarity was the best thing which happened in the 20th century.

With the most powerful binoculars, I cannot see Alaska.

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

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.

For the first time in 15 years, Georgia this winter has its electric power guaranteed without deficit. This is a historic achievement.

I promise not to become a source of shame for you.

It is time we Georgians did not depend only on others, it is time we asked what Georgia will do for the world.

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.

Besides, when I look around me at the men, I feel that God never meant us women to be too particular.

Time is the easiest asset to spend recklessly...

falling is MY passion, you don't have to do the same.

As you know from the Italian expression, the fish stinks from the head down. What I can tell you two fish that don't stink, okay, and that's me and the President.

She encouraged any artistic impulse I had, and my father discouraged any artistic impulse I had. They took out their problems with each other on me and my sister.

It's weird watching President Bush struggle with excuses for why we went to war. As he struggles, it reminds us all what a terrific liar Bill Clinton really was.

We believe we've got the skill base and the techniques to supply the chips that really enable the end manufacturers to develop exciting, innovative products themselves.

I read comic books and stuff but I didn't know a lot about it.

I had always been a free spirit, and always gotten what I wanted.

Most studios in Memphis had a house set of drums; the drummers just brought their own sticks.