Jean-Claude Juncker Quotes About Greek
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I would describe that [friendship with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras] as a utilitarian friendship. At the time, his country was facing the prospect of leaving the euro zone and many Greeks felt abandoned by Europe. In such a situation, it seemed appropriate to me to present myself as a friend to Greece. It had to do with the country's dignity.
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In politics, there are different categories of friendship. My friendship with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, for example .
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Greeks have to know that they are not alone ... Those who are fighting for the survivor of Greece inside the Euro area are deeply harmed by the impression floating around in the Greek public opinion that Greece is a victim. Greece is a member of the EU and the euro. I want Greece to be a constructive member of the Union because the EU is also benefiting from Greece.
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The Greek nation has to be respected. I am not in the camp of those who openly want to humiliate Greece.
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