Other countries have access to the markets, whereas Greece does not. Therefore, we have to get liquidity through the ECB.

The best way for someone to govern is to set an example.

We believe that what they call "Grexit" [a Greek exit from the eurozone] is not an option for us.

Other countries have access to the markets, whereas Greece does not. Therefore, we have to get liquidity through the ECB.

We are a pivotal part of the European Union. Any destabilization of Greece would totally rock the boat.

Illegal immigrants are already a very big problem for us. We are already taking big steps to disallow illegal immigrants from coming in.

Greece's position in Europe will not be put in doubt.