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George Papandreou Quotes

Already people are saying we do need a change Picture Quote #1

I am proud of being a Greek of the diaspora Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Markets themselves are looking for stability, and I think we have underestimated the capacity of Europe... to actually create a more stable framework for the whole issue of debt management, bonds, and so on Picture Quote #1

We are on a difficult course, on a new Odyssey for Greece, but we know the road to Ithaca and have charted the waters Picture Quote #1

Politics also means educating people. It’s important to speak openly with our fellow Greeks, to tell them what our problems are and that we have to change something Picture Quote #1

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Very often, people will come out and say, ‘Greeks aren’t doing things, Greeks aren’t making changes, there’s no reform,’ That is hogwash. We have made a huge effort. The Greek people have made a huge effort Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

If Greece had gone through a very normal political life, I may have not been in politics. But just the fact that I lived through huge upheavals and very difficult struggles and polarization and the barbarism of dictatorships - that made me feel that we had to change this country Picture Quote #1

First of all, Greece won’t go down. We’re talking about a country that is capable of making change. Europe will not allow the destabilization of the 27-country euro zone. But if there were no action, then markets would start becoming jittery about other countries - and not only Spain and Portugal, but other countries in the European Union Picture Quote #1

At times of distress, we all like to recall the advice of fathers and mothers. The best advice my father gave me was to keep faith and deep confidence in the potential of the Greek people; nurture the belief that they can do things Picture Quote #1

As long as I feel I am doing what I think is right and just for my country, for the Greek people, that is enough for me. Saving Greece from this crisis was the first thing on the agenda. We are now on a much more normalised road Picture Quote #1

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If we were going to default, we would have decided that many months ago. It would be wrong for the Greek economy, it would be wrong for the European economy, it would make things worse in the end. That’s why we’re taking the pain and making these structural reforms, and we’re on target Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

When I was growing up in the United States and Sweden, I never thought about becoming a politician Picture Quote #1

Everyone needs to carry out his own personal revolution Picture Quote #1

Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises Picture Quote #1

You can theorise about the options you have but in reality they are very specific Picture Quote #1

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There is this concept of politics as a dirty game Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I have always said I will be in politics to serve as best as I can and it will take me wherever it will take me Picture Quote #1

Every leader wants to put his or her imprint on the work that they do, and grow up in specific eras Picture Quote #1

This is global governance in the making. But we must agree, and agree to a binding commitment Picture Quote #1

Greece has great strengths, but much of this potential has been wasted. That’s because of a wider political system, but also because of a lack of an institutional framework Picture Quote #1

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We stand united, facing the big responsibility to change our country into a nation of justice, solidarity, humanity and green development Picture Quote #1

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Already people are saying we do need a change (George Papandreou Quotes) I am proud of being a Greek of the diaspora (George Papandreou Quotes) 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 (George Papandreou Quotes) Markets themselves are looking for stability, and I think we have underestimated the capacity of Europe... to actually create a more stable framework for the whole issue of debt management, bonds, and so on. (George Papandreou Quotes) We are on a difficult course, on a new Odyssey for Greece, but we know the road to Ithaca and have charted the waters. (George Papandreou Quotes) Politics also means educating people. It’s important to speak openly with our fellow Greeks, to tell them what our problems are and that we have to change something. (George Papandreou Quotes) Very often, people will come out and say, ‘Greeks aren’t doing things, Greeks aren’t making changes, there’s no reform,’ That is hogwash. We have made a huge effort. The Greek people have made a huge effort (George Papandreou Quotes) 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 (George Papandreou Quotes) If Greece had gone through a very normal political life, I may have not been in politics. But just the fact that I lived through huge upheavals and very difficult struggles and polarization and the barbarism of dictatorships - that made me feel that we had to change this country (George Papandreou Quotes) First of all, Greece won’t go down. We’re talking about a country that is capable of making change. Europe will not allow the destabilization of the 27-country euro zone. But if there were no action, then markets would start becoming jittery about other countries - and not only Spain and Portugal, but other countries in the European Union (George Papandreou Quotes) At times of distress, we all like to recall the advice of fathers and mothers. The best advice my father gave me was to keep faith and deep confidence in the potential of the Greek people; nurture the belief that they can do things (George Papandreou Quotes) As long as I feel I am doing what I think is right and just for my country, for the Greek people, that is enough for me. Saving Greece from this crisis was the first thing on the agenda. We are now on a much more normalised road (George Papandreou Quotes) If we were going to default, we would have decided that many months ago. It would be wrong for the Greek economy, it would be wrong for the European economy, it would make things worse in the end. That’s why we’re taking the pain and making these structural reforms, and we’re on target (George Papandreou Quotes) 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 (George Papandreou Quotes) When I was growing up in the United States and Sweden, I never thought about becoming a politician (George Papandreou Quotes) Everyone needs to carry out his own personal revolution (George Papandreou Quotes) Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises (George Papandreou Quotes) You can theorise about the options you have but in reality they are very specific (George Papandreou Quotes) There is this concept of politics as a dirty game (George Papandreou Quotes) 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 (George Papandreou Quotes) I have always said I will be in politics to serve as best as I can and it will take me wherever it will take me (George Papandreou Quotes) Every leader wants to put his or her imprint on the work that they do, and grow up in specific eras (George Papandreou Quotes) This is global governance in the making. But we must agree, and agree to a binding commitment (George Papandreou Quotes) Greece has great strengths, but much of this potential has been wasted. That’s because of a wider political system, but also because of a lack of an institutional framework (George Papandreou Quotes) We stand united, facing the big responsibility to change our country into a nation of justice, solidarity, humanity and green development (George Papandreou Quotes)