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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
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I believe politicians should always remain realistic.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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I am not responsible for the actions of Saakashvili and even for those of Gamsakhurdia.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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But on second thought, after I decreed the state of emergency, I came to the conclusion that that was impossible to achieve without bloodshed because the street protesters were full of anger and nearly out of control. This is why I thought we needed to find another way out.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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Even the pyramids might one day disappear, but not the Palestinians longing for their homeland.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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But eradicating corruption is not enough to sustain a country.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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True, other countries are helping us. 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
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When I came back to power, Georgia was completely isolated on the international stage.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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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
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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
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I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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You know in the West they support realistic forces.
Eduard Shevardnadze
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To sum up, what has been our policy? We looked for and found friends all throughout the world.
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No Georgian has the right to evade or neglect his duties and responsibilities.
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