Eduard Shevardnadze Quotes

The way to end corruption is a progressive, policy driven state with proper implementation.

I want to rid the country of corruption and return our economic environment.

You cannot have viable economic development without democratization and vice versa.

Based on my experience, I can say that India country can be freed of corruption.

Personally I don't think solving corruption is such a big problem.

I was put into office by the people who believed in my idea that corruption is the root of poverty; that an end to corruption would mean an end to poverty.

We mustn't hesitate to cut corruption at its roots.

Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It's self-defense. It's patriotism.

We must weed out corruption and build a strong system of justice that the people can trust.

Our aim is to strengthen, not damage, Mexico’s institutions, to force them to adopt greater transparency

The fight against corruption is a grave political struggle vital to the very existence of the party and the state.

Without legal and political institutions that control corruption, pro-growth policies will be ineffective.

Corruption undermines public confidence in our country and institutions. It is a huge cost to the economy. Combating it will take courage, determination and perseverance. The most effective means of doing it is by creating a climate not receptive to corruption.

Revolutionary leadership requires resistance to corruption.

I did not come to Augusta to provide lip service. I came to work for the Maine people. I also came to Augusta to root out crooked politicians and government corruption.

Corruption is one of the high priorities of my agenda.

You don't succeed on corruption in five minutes. I wish one could.

We have made a full frontal attack on corruption. The question is whether we can address the question of governance in developing countries and, particularly, corruption.

Corruption has to be removed from the whole country.

My action against corruption has been well acclaimed by the people of Orissa.

The country is yearning to put behind all these horrible things that have to do with corruption, state capture, behind us. The sooner these are all done, the better, because we want to move on; we want to move on to a better life.

We have realized that corruption is rife, and we are going to address it. We are going to root out corruption, and that is a promise I can make.

I said I would be part of the solution in Jefferson City, not part of the problem. And I said I'd take on the culture of corruption.

I want a group of Green MPs who will demonstrate to Canadians that it's possible to be respectful, ethical, hard working and actually stick to principle.

We need sensible people in the system, who are honest and passionate about the country and will not fall pray to corruption.