The revolution has been dubbed The Orange Revolution, orange being the campaign color of Viktor Yushchenko. The demonstrators say they are tired of living under a corrupt government.
- Alaa Abdel FattahThe demonstrators in Ukraine will persevere and succeed, or grow tired, cold and fade.
- Alaa Abdel FattahThe objective of the demonstrators is to win the affection of the armed agents of the government. Most of the Kiev police have now pledged their support for the people.
- Alaa Abdel FattahThese demonstrators, particularly those who were bent on violence and destruction, made it difficult for us, ... It was a calculated strategy of major, active and threatening disturbances.
- Auguste Preault