Mikheil Saakashvili Quotes

born 1967

Mikheil Saakashvili (born 21 December 1967) is a former Georgian politician. He was the third President of Georgia for two consecutive terms from 25 January 2004 to 17 November 2013.

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Putin told several Western leaders, “I want Saakashvili’s head.” If they want my head, for me it’s more funny than troubling.

Interview with the New York Times (2008)

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

Inaugural address (2004)

A united Georgia needs our unity now, to work together towards our many common goals.

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

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

We must create the Georgia that our ancestors dreamed of, the Georgia that we dream of.

Our steady course is towards European integration. It is time Europe finally saw and valued Georgia and took steps towards us.

Inaugural address (2004)

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.

Remarks to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2005)

Neighboring countries in constant turmoil is what the Kremlin is seeking.

Well, killing me makes no sense because Georgia already has a Western-educated political class.

Interview with the New York Times (2008)

Georgia's character - now and forever - celebrates tolerance, embraces diversity, relishes lively and open debate, and above all, respects liberty and human dignity. Georgia is a democracy, because above all - its national identity is rooted in the traditions of democracy.

Remarks to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2005)

Standing at David's tomb, we must say Georgia will unite, Georgia will become strong and will restore its integrity... I want all of us to do it together and I promise not to become a source of shame for you.

Inaugural address (2004)

I do not recognise the Prosecutor’s Office and the Georgian judiciary, I am not here to be part of a pre-written comedy
(before adress)

Tbilisi Courtroom Address (2021)

While I have told about my successes, did I make mistakes? [I made] more than enough; many mistakes that I bitterly regret. First of all, my mistake was the court.

Tbilisi Courtroom Address (2021)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Mikheil Saakashvili (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.