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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 in the euro zone.

From George Papandreou

How can a parliamentarian or a leader in a country say, on the one hand, that we're going to support Greece but at the same time say that Greeks are lazy?

From George Papandreou

In ancient Greece, politics and the market were not decoupled.

From George Papandreou

Every leader wants to put his or her imprint on the work that they do, and grow up in specific eras.

From George Papandreou

I think there is a heritage which I'm proud of, which is a fight for democracy, a fight for social justice, a fight for freedom. My grandfather went to jail or exile six times in his life, fighting for his principles for democracy, or for his country. And my father twice.

From George Papandreou

There is this concept of politics as a dirty game. It's a difficult game, but it doesn't have to be dirty. I think this is what we need to bring to politics. I think politics around the world has very often been captured by big interests - 'lobbies' they call them in the States.

From George Papandreou

The structures in Europe in a globalising economy need to be modernised, need to be more integrated, need to be stronger.

From George Papandreou

The more there is a European solution to a theoretical, but possible, problem in the markets, the less we will have to talk about an I.M.F. solution.

From George Papandreou

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

From George Papandreou

Countries are not like financial markets. Social change cannot be executed as swiftly as credit-default swaps. You cannot sell short on social commitments and practical responsibilities.

From George Papandreou

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