We didn't want people in Portugal, in Greece to suffer. But we were close to the abyss, if we, in Europe, want to keep our social welfare model then we must stick with budget consolidation. We don't want Europe to turn into just a museum for tourists to visit.

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There is no stability without solidarity and no solidarity withou... by Jose Manuel Barroso

There is no stability without solidarity and no solidarity without stability.

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Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world... by Jose Manuel Barroso

Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.

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Let us not forget that the European Community started as a project for peace after the terrible Second World War. And today people take for granted the freedom to travel, to study, to work abroad. And the citizens of one country have almost exactly the same rights as another country.

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Climate action is central for the future of our planet. by Jose Manuel Barroso

Climate action is central for the future of our planet.

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Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth is the key to job-creation a... by Jose Manuel Barroso

Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth is the key to job-creation and the future prosperity of Europe.

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Governments are not always right. by Jose Manuel Barroso

Governments are not always right.

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A new state, if it wants to join the European Union, has to apply to become a member of the European Union like any state.

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I think diversity can also be a resource, an asset, especially in a world that is becoming globalized, to deal with difference, to deal with variety, to deal with complexity.

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I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong internatio... by Jose Manuel Barroso

I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.

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I'll put it frankly - Britain has more influence in China than Norway or Switzerland, with all respect for the other countries.

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In the age of globalization pooled sovereignty means more power,... by Jose Manuel Barroso

In the age of globalization pooled sovereignty means more power, not less.

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By the way, the European Union Member States together - even the euro area Member States together - are by far the biggest contributors to the IMF.

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I say to my friends, 'Don't just listen to the vuvuzelas; look at who scores the goals.' And this is the important thing.

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The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them.

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I am a very committed European. by Jose Manuel Barroso

I am a very committed European.

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Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disast... by Jose Manuel Barroso

Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies.

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Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.

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I don't know why my son was born conservative. by Jose Manuel Barroso

I don't know why my son was born conservative.

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I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.

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My mother wanted me to be a professor, because I have several people in my family who are professors at university.

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