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“We have decreased the salaries of everybody who partakes in politics, from the president to the prime minister to the MPs [members of Parliament]. We have cut expenditures that have to do with parliament. Everybody knows we are serious.”

Quote by Antonis Samaras

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Antonis Samaras

Antonis Samaras was a distinguished Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 2012 to 2015. Born on May 23, 1951, he was a member of the New Democracy party and played a crucial role in Greek politics. Samaras was known for his political experience and his efforts to address the Greek economic crisis. more

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