Lucas Papademos

“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.”

“And judging what is appropriate or not appropriate for a country, I think it is important in particular in judging what is the appropriate economic policy framework, one should take into account the overall political environment and the institutional framework within which economic policy operates.”

“More cuts were needed to avoid exiting the eurozone.”

“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.”

“My job will not be easy but I am convinced the problems will be solved in a quicker and more efficient way if there is unity and consensus.”

“Our membership of the euro is a guarantee of monetary stability and creates the right conditions for sustainable growth. Our membership of the euro is the only choice.”

“We must all assume out responsibilities to take the country forward.”

“I think achieving a higher fiscal stability is also a very important condition for restoring an environment which is conducive to growth.”

“In the 20 years before Greece end up with the Euro, efforts to improve competitiveness through exchange rate and adjustments resulted only in temporary gains of competitiveness.”

“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.”

“The participation of our country in the eurozone is a guarantee for the country's monetary stability. It is a driver of financial prosperity.”

“The ECB's interventions in sovereign bond markets should not be perceived or interpreted as a 'freebie' for governments. They are temporary.”

“Our eurozone partners have made it clear: The choice is between staying in or getting out of the eurozone.”

“I am personally convinced - and I think the Greek people share this belief in a fundamental way - that we can achieve fiscal consolidation more effectively and we can restore competitiveness in a more fundamental and permanent way within the euro area than outside.”

“Governments cannot assume or expect that the ECB will always facilitate their funding independently of the achievement of their fiscal and other policy objectives.”

“I think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option.”

“Greece could default on its debts and even exit currency bloc if it cannot deliver reforms.”

“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.”

“I think the funds that have been pledged at Euro Summit, combined with the outcome of the private sector involvement process should be sufficient in order to support financially the Greek Economy.”

“Delays in granting of justice very often reduce the speed with which investment could be undertaken, discouraging investors.”