We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.

- Eduard Shevardnadze

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

- Eduard Shevardnadze

You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains.

- Eduard Shevardnadze

I don't want to go down in history as a man who allowed blood to be shed...

- Eduard Shevardnadze

I believe politicians should always remain realistic.

- Eduard Shevardnadze

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

- Eduard Shevardnadze

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

- Eduard Shevardnadze

I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed.

- Eduard Shevardnadze

But we cannot rely on foreign help indefinitely.

- Eduard Shevardnadze