Bidzina Ivanishvili Quotes

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Bidzina Ivanishvili

Profession : Businessman

Birth : February 18, 1956

I was forced to come into politics because Saakashvili had destroyed the opposition. I had a choice either to leave the country, because it was dangerous to live here, or to go into politics.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

In Georgia, people had already understood that communism couldn't survive, and I came to the institute in Moscow, and people still believed in it. They were completely different people, and I found it very difficult psychologically.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

I did not like formal meetings, because they took away my freedom. I just liked to spend time with my friends, where I could be myself and did not need to don a mask.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

I have always lived according to my conscience, and my past is clean.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

I get no pleasure from politics; it's not in my character.

Bidzina Ivanishvili