Viktor Orban Quotes

Today, hundreds of millions dwell in freedom, from the Baltic to the Adriatic, from the Western Approaches to the Aegean. And while we must never take this for granted, the first purpose of the European Union - to secure peace - has been achieved and we should pay tribute to all those in the EU, alongside Nato, who made that happen.

Europeans know that their great experiment in building peace, unity and prosperity cannot survive as a privileged enclave, surrounded on its outskirts by breeding grounds of hatred and fanaticism.

As the political leaders of Europe meet to save the euro and European Union, so should religious leaders.

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 only thing that preoccupies me is that France has broken down, and we need to start up the engine again - all the way. But not so as to run into a wall.

The nation’s priority is stability.

We have a huge responsibility to make sure that Europe remains a prosperous and peaceful continent.

Europe is a woman, now middle-aged, who has already had a number of heart attacks and is currently experiencing the biggest health crisis of her life, but one that need not be fatal.

Those Who Slow Reforms Are Against Europe

The cabinets of Europe, far from being united, weakened each other with endless recrimination, which led people in Paris to believe that the measure of iniquity might be filled without fear of consequences.

Assimilation is what has made America great.

This is a country where Jews and Arabs speak without fear. Where people come from different cultures the world over. Where everyone becomes Brazilian rapidly.

Not having a country with a financial crisis in the year is a pretty big deal to me. But something that didn’t happen is not something that people will focus on.

European union is our destiny.

The sands are running out, and unless some strong hand can even now clutch Europe and rescue her from the slope down which she is slipping, the catastrophe of the peace may yet become far greater than that of the Great War

Our relations with the other powers of the world are important, but still more important are our relations among ourselves.

We have to reconcile Europeans with Europe.

There must be no question for us that we in the European Union and the eurozone stand by Greece in solidarity.

The 28-member Europe must be simpler, clearer, more efficient, and continue to advance on digital and energy issues.

The challenge is to open a new page in our political life and to take action so that everyone is able to find his or her place in France and in Europe.

Europe has grown to 27 member states, encompassing an amazing diversity and richness. Some argue this is part of the problem: Europe is simply too big and culturally disparate to be managed properly. But look to India for an example of how social unity can be forged within a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically complex nation.

What we need is a common goal for more Europe.

We Estonians will do what is necessary to join the European Union.

Globalization is going to bring us closer and closer together across nations and technology you can't stop.

The extremists wanted to divide France; it came together.