Many people have been pontificating, and patronizing, and moralizing, and scapegoating, saying you Greeks, you are the problem. I would say we… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
The real problem in Greece is not cutting taxes, it's making sure that we don't have tax evasion. — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
The more there is a European solution to a theoretical, but possible, problem in the markets, the less we will have to… — 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
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
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
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
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
Europe is a strong market for the U.S. If it has problems, if there's a lack of consumer confidence, if there's a… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
Markets are saying pretty much what I'm saying too: that Greece is doing what it can, but that Greece is not going… — 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
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
