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.
I am not responsible for the actions of Saakashvili and even for those of Gamsakhurdia. - Eduard Shevardnadze
I am not responsible for the actions of Saakashvili and even for those of Gamsakhurdia.
- Eduard Shevardnadze
We also have a real opportunity to join NATO. - Eduard Shevardnadze
We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.
You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains. - Eduard Shevardnadze
You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains.
I don't want to go down in history as a man who allowed blood to be shed... - Eduard Shevardnadze
I don't want to go down in history as a man who allowed blood to be shed...
I don't plan to return. I have a lot of unresolved things to do. - Eduard Shevardnadze
I don't plan to return. I have a lot of unresolved things to do.
I believe politicians should always remain realistic. - Eduard Shevardnadze
I believe politicians should always remain realistic.
I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed. - Eduard Shevardnadze
I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed.
But we cannot rely on foreign help indefinitely. - Eduard Shevardnadze
But we cannot rely on foreign help indefinitely.
I couldn't stand the idea of bloodshed, casualties. - Eduard Shevardnadze
I couldn't stand the idea of bloodshed, casualties.
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