There is this concept of politics as a dirty game. It's a difficult game, but it doesn't have to be dirty. I think this is what we need to bring to politics. I think politics around the world has very… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
I will always be upfront with the Greek people, so we can solve the country's problems together. — George Papandreou Copy Share
Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises. — George Papandreou Copy Share
I never thought about becoming a politician. But during the military dictatorship, my grandfather was put in prison six times and my father twice.… — George Papandreou Copy Share
I would say we are a friend in need and I am sure that the Greek people would very much welcome the choice of… — George Papandreou Copy Share
The unemployed in Greece can get a voucher and choose a training program somewhere in Europe to be retrained during this crisis and when… — George Papandreou Copy Share
If you put all the European countries together, we are the biggest economy in the world. — George Papandreou Copy Share
As long as I feel I am doing what I think is right and just for my country, for the Greek people, that is… — George Papandreou Copy Share
Despite the deep reforms we are making, traders and speculators have forced interest rates on Greek bonds to record highs. — George Papandreou Copy Share
Markets themselves are looking for stability, and I think we have underestimated the capacity of Europe... to actually create a more stable framework for… — George Papandreou Copy Share
This idea that you're a successful tough guy if you evade taxes and deceive the state has got to change. — George Papandreou Copy Share
We have a rise of extremism because we need to give a sense that we are targeting some of the deeper problems in Greece,… — George Papandreou Copy Share
I have been supporting the European Union, but we are still a work in progress. We have to become more of a United States… — George Papandreou Copy Share
My hope is that we will turn Greece into maybe the most transparent country in the world with everything on the web. — George Papandreou Copy Share
