If Greece had gone through a very normal political life, I may have not been in politics. But just the fact that I lived through huge upheavals and very difficult struggles and polarization and the barbarism of dictatorships - that… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
Greece has given Europe the opportunity to fix a defect in the euro zone, that is the fact that we did not have a fiscal union. Now steps have been taken to begin that process. And there is more solidarity… — 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 Image
Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises. — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
If you put all the European countries together, we are the biggest economy in the world. — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
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 Image
Despite the deep reforms we are making, traders and speculators have forced interest rates on Greek bonds to record highs. — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
