George Papandreou Quotes

I want to rid the country of corruption and return our economic environment.

Tonight was a great opportunity to take on the political status quo that has given us trillion dollar deficits and put millions out of work. Our objective was to inject some common sense into the conversation among Republicans at a time when business-as-usual simply won't work.

This country is undergoing great changes for the better.

Economic reform is impossible without the educated groups.

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.

Making these changes is a matter of life and death for our country, and it will give our people a chance to lead a better life.

I took over a Brazil in the midst of a profound ethical, moral, and economic crisis. We are committed to changing our history... We want to govern by example.

Growth is not the end-all-goal of politics, but it is one of the most compelling deliverables.

Doing something about infrastructure is something I would like to see while I'm governor.

Is there a man who will say that the Constitution wants no reform? Will any man be found to say that the Constitution is perfect?

When the times were good, many leaders neglected to keep pushing reforms and to invest profits wisely. As a consequence, their nations are now struggling to sustain growth.

The American economy must be altered to put business back in the driver's seat. The correct role for finance is to support job creation.

I know that without change there would be no progress, but I am not going to mistake mere change for progress.

To fix Panama, you need more than charisma and records: you need a program of action.

We have to prove to the disinherited majority of the world that ecology and conservation will not work against their interest but will bring an improvement in their lives.

I'm running for governor because I think we need to change things in Illinois.

The call for debt cancellation is welcome, but debt does not just go away.

France has to accelerate in terms of reform.

You have asked me to lead this nation out of the present wilderness and malaise on to the promised land, and I shall do so; I shall offer a responsive, transparent, and innovative leadership.

Innovation is kind of a sub-piece of change.

The Greek people deserve an economy that is not burdened forever by a heavy bureaucracy and a bloated public sector.

I want to change Italy and get the economy back on track.

People always want welfare, development, and good governance. As long as you are delivering, people are with you.

Modi has always been very particular about law and order. He believes in fairness and justice, and encouraged us to simply work as per law without fear or favour. His ability to think big and implement it on the ground is exemplary. He had a vision of a bank account for every household.

We need to think forward and keep making America greater. Not that old America, again.