More Cuts Were Needed To Avoid Exiting

I Take Office During The Most Difficult Moment In The Country's Recent History. The Country Can Be Saved - It's Up To Us. I Think It Is Obvious For Those Who Support This Government To Undertake The Commitment And Ensure That Our Country's Euro Membership Is Not Endangered.

The Financial Crisis In Our Country Is Not A Passing Storm. Given The Size Of The Problems, Our National Effort Will Not Be Completed In 2012. It Will Take Many Years And Will Require The Efforts And Insistence Of Several Governments.

I Think It's Often Discussed That Leaving The Euro Is An Option For Greece. I Think This Is Really Not An Option.

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.

I Think The Gains To Be Achieved By A Combination Of Reforms And Labor Market Adjustments Are Going To Be More Permanent And Will Provide A Basis For Reducing Unemployment And Improving Expert Performance And Sustaining Growth In A Way That Is More Sound And More Permanent.