I think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option. Lucas Papademos More Quotes by Lucas Papademos More Quotes From Lucas Papademos We must all assume out responsibilities to take the country forward. Lucas Papademos assumingresponsibilitycountry I think the facts reveal that the European partners have taken extraordinary measures to help Greece address its problems. Lucas Papademos addressestakenthinking The government is determined to continue the process of fiscal consolidation and structural reform in order to secure sound public finances and improve the country's international competitiveness. Lucas Papademos governmentordercountry The new co-operation government will do the best it can to address the country's problems, and I believe that with the co-operation of all - and the new government stresses this - and the unity of all, we will achieve that. Lucas Papademos stressbelievecountry I thank all of those deputies who supported the government and gave it a vote of confidence. I believe each of those votes represents a responsible decision to avoid placing our country's membership of the eurozone in danger. Lucas Papademos governmentbelievecountry So it won't be a surprise when the Greek default actually happens and we expect it one way or the other to be relatively soon. Lucas Papademos surprisegreekway 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. Lucas Papademos europemeanpeople I am confident that we can overcome this crisis, provided that we remain united in our effort to address our debt and competitiveness problems. And I think that the Greek people are united; it's important also that the political forces are united in line with the will of the Greek people. Lucas Papademos politicalpeoplethinking Greece could default on its debts and even exit currency bloc if it cannot deliver reforms. Lucas Papademos debtexitreform 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. Lucas Papademos stayaheaddifficultcrisis I think the gains to be achieved by a combination of reforms and labor market adjustments are going to be more permanent and will provide a basis for reducing unemployment and improving export performance, and sustaining growth, in a way that is more sound and permanent. Lucas Papademos performancethinkgrowthway
