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I would say we are a friend in need and I am sure that the Greek people would very much welcome the choice of the British people to come and enjoy Greece, first of all, but also that would be a sign of support.

George Papandreou

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George Papandreou
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 16
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Former Prime Minister Of Greece
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When I was growing up in the United States and Sweden, I never thought about becoming a politician.
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There is this concept of politics as a dirty game.
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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.
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I never thought about becoming a politician. But during the military dictatorship, my grandfather was put in prison six times and my father twice. If my family and my country didn't have this history, I might be a professor somewhere today.
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Europe is a strong market for the U.S. If it has problems, if there's a lack of consumer confidence, if there's a deeper recession, this will deeply affect jobs in the U.S.
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It is important that the Greek people make decisions on important developments.
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Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises.
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My hope is that we will turn Greece into maybe the most transparent country in the world with everything on the web.
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This idea that you're a successful tough guy if you evade taxes and deceive the state has got to change.
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The more there is a European solution to a theoretical, but possible, problem in the markets, the less we will have to talk about an I.M.F. solution.
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Today I want to send a message of optismism to all Greeks. Our road, our path, will be more stabilised. Our country will be in a better situation. We will be stronger.
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