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A very difficult year is ahead of us. We must continue our efforts with decisiveness, to stay in the euro, to make sure we do not waste the sacrifices and do not turn the crisis into an uncontrolled and disastrous bankruptcy.

It's in our interests that the euro is a successful, strong currency.

Countries themselves need to do everything possible to remain in the euro zone.

The most important thing is to defend the euro.

If the euro fails, Europe fails.

We're very proud to be part of the eurozone. But this comes with obligations and it is crucial we show the world we can live up to those obligations.

Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. Believe me, it will be enough.

We will do everything to change what needs to be changed, fight against recession so that the country meets its targets, while reinforcing our country in the heart of the euro and the European Union.

The presidency of the Euro group is an interesting and important task.

We will do whatever we could do to keep Greece inside the euro and inside Europe.