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Europe and the euro zone have no reason, rationally, to push Greece out of the euro. But this is a system in which many parties, many countries, many governments, many electorates participate and we could have events which, rationally, are not controllable.

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.

The participation of our country in the eurozone is a guarantee for the country's monetary stability. It is a driver of financial prosperity.

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

The country needs someone with experience and determination to make tough decisions. All the money aside, it is important that Greece restore its reputation.

The vast majority of Greeks accept the need for reform and want to keep our country inside the euro zone.

I think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option.

Greece has given Europe the opportunity to fix a defect in the euro zone, that is the fact that we did not have a fiscal union. Now steps have been taken to begin that process. And there is more solidarity from nation to nation, and that is a good thing. That has been Greece's gift to Europe.

A Syriza government will respect Greece's obligation as a eurozone member to maintain a balanced budget and will commit to quantitative targets.

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.