“The Greek people do not want to exit the euro, and I believe the Greek people already have shown that they have made major sacrifices to stay within the Eurozone.” PeopleWantBelieveMadeI BelieveSacrificeMajorsGreekZoneExitEuro Author:George Papandreou
“Our position in Europe is not negotiable. The Greek people will defend it by all means. But participation in the euro involves rules and obligations, which we must consistently meet. Greece belongs to Europe and Europe cannot be envisaged without Greece.” PeopleMeanPositionEuropeObligationGreekConsistentlyParticipationGreeceEuro Author:Lucas Papademos
“I am personally convinced - and I think the Greek people share this belief in a fundamental way - that we can achieve fiscal consolidation more effectively and we can restore competitiveness in a more fundamental and permanent way within the euro area than outside.” PeopleThinkingWayBeliefShareAchieveAreasFundamentalsConvincedPermanentGreekEuroCompetitivenessConsolidation Author:Lucas Papademos