I would say we are a friend in need and I am sure that the Greek people would very much welcome the… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
If we were the problem, it would be very convenient, kick Greece out, everything's fine. But what happened to Spain? What about… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
I can officially state that my government and myself believe that all over Europe we need to open a debate on the… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
We Greeks want change. We know there are problems in our system. We have great potential but we need to manage our… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
But sovereign debt is a wider question not only in Europe but across the globe. While every country is a unique case,… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
There is this concept of politics as a dirty game. It's a difficult game, but it doesn't have to be dirty. I… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
If we were the problem, it would be very convenient - kick Greece out, everything's fine. What would happen to Spain, what… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
The structures in Europe in a globalising economy need to be modernised, need to be more integrated, need to be stronger. — 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