Principles Quotes by George Papandreou

I will always be upfront with the Greek people, so we can solve the country's problems together.

— George Papandreou

I am proud of being a Greek of the diaspora.

— George Papandreou

Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises.

— George Papandreou

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

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

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

If you put all the European countries together, we are the biggest economy in the world.

— George Papandreou

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

Despite the deep reforms we are making, traders and speculators have forced interest rates on Greek bonds to record highs.

— George Papandreou

There is this concept of politics as a dirty game.

— George Papandreou

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

This idea that you're a successful tough guy if you evade taxes and deceive the state has got to change.

— George Papandreou