Georgios A. Papandreou – 5 Quotes

5 Quotes by Georgios A. Papandreou

People would say you look weak if you’re not cursing the opposition and driving around in a big black car while always wearing a tie. Above all, to be ‘strong’ you’re always supposed to be giving orders.

– Georgios A. Papandreou

Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises. Our political system promotes nepotism and wasting money. This has undermined our legal system and confidence in the functioning of the state. One of the consequences is that many citizens don’t pay their taxes.

– Georgios A. Papandreou

There are certain moments in the history of a nation when the choices made define the decades to come.

– Georgios A. Papandreou

I never thought of politics as a profession.

– Georgios A. Papandreou

Europe has a lot of strength. We need to pool that strength, and I am very much in favour of that – more of a deeper political union.

– Georgios A. Papandreou