We aren't linking it to the current discussion on the European crisis and Greece's position in the euro zone, and the need to quickly find a solution to move forward, it's primarily a moral issue and not a material one. Alexis Tsipras More Quotes by Alexis Tsipras More Quotes From Alexis Tsipras We are committing ourselves to basic protections of our people... We will not permit banks to repossess the homes of working class and middle class people. That's the end of that, it is not negotiable. Alexis Tsipras home class people Austerity is not part of the European treaties; democracy and the principle of popular sovereignty are. Alexis Tsipras austerity democracy principles The experience of previous years leads to one conclusion: there is one morality in politics and another for economy. In the years since 1989, the morality of the economy has fully prevailed over the ethics of politics and democracy. Alexis Tsipras ethics democracy years We will do whatever we could do to keep Greece inside the euro and inside Europe. Alexis Tsipras greece euro europe Greece gave democracy to the rest of the world. Alexis Tsipras greece democracy world The verdict of the Greek people renders the troika a thing of the past for our common European framework. Alexis Tsipras greek people past Famine and unemployment are the raw material for dictatorships. Alexis Tsipras unemployment raw-materials dictatorship I have underscored my commitment to dialogue and cooperation with our neighboring Turkey, a country that plays an important role for the future of our region. But I still stress that the promotion of this important relations can only take place on the basis of mutual respect without threats of war and questioning of sovereign rights. Alexis Tsipras stress war country The Greek people not only relate to the ancient traditions, they have fought, they have shed blood, until recently, to defend the values of democracy and freedom. Alexis Tsipras greek blood people We are proceeding on the basis of common values. We have more to gain from partnership, from promoting our partnership in dealing with the big global challenges. I, therefore, believe that in the near future, not much is going to change in the relations between E.U., Greece and the United States of America. These are relations that were forged under very difficult conditions and rely on the common values of our people. Alexis Tsipras believe america people Slowly but surely, we are decreasing unemployment and we are restoring confidence to the future of the Greek economy. Alexis Tsipras economy unemployment greek Real freedom for people can only exist whenever there is security and independence. Alexis Tsipras independence real people It is our duty to make a leap into the future, and I believe that we will make it. Alexis Tsipras i-believe duty believe I have always taken measures to fight corruption, to attract investment, to create a better context for investment in Greece. Alexis Tsipras corruption fighting taken Barack Obama is a president who, when he had to deal with the 2008 economic crisis, has led the American economy on a completely different path than the one that Europe has chosen eight years later. Alexis Tsipras eight europe years I will continue to decisively promote reforms that will promote growth, and at the same time, I will continue to negotiate hard in order to avoid any reforms that would undermine growth. Alexis Tsipras reform growth order Public television goes dark only in two circumstances: when a country is occupied by foreign forces or when there is a coup. Alexis Tsipras dark two country The insistence of European leaders to austerity policies keeps the European economy strapped in stagnation. Alexis Tsipras austerity economy leader The hardship, the fighting against vigilance should stop, and terrorism should be fought decisively. Alexis Tsipras hardship terrorism fighting Those who believe that if someone who would want to radically change the foreign policy of a country such as the United States, which is very difficult, and often although some of us in here who may fear that this may happen, what we should be doing is build bridges, not walls. Alexis Tsipras wall believe country
