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… — 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
An elected government making huge changes with the consent of its people, is being undermined by concentrated powers in unregulated markets-powers which… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises. Our political system promotes nepotism and wasting money. This has undermined our… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
If Greece had gone through a very normal political life, I may have not been in politics. But just the fact that… — 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
When I was growing up in the United States and Sweden, I never thought about becoming a politician. — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
Previous governments, particularly the one before I took over, mismanaged the economy quite badly. — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
I have always said I will be in politics to serve as best as I can and it will take me wherever… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
Politics also means educating people. It's important to speak openly with our fellow Greeks, to tell them what our problems are and… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
This is global governance in the making. But we must agree, and agree to a binding commitment. — 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
