Eduard Shevardnadze

In my life I have always found ways of dealing with a situation.

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

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.

I don't see any possibility of Britain and the U.S. allowing a sovereign independent Iraq; that's almost inconceivable.

A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going.

Twice a week I would receive injections or IV's of Factor VIII which clotted the blood and then broke it down.