I think more of the little kids from a school in a little village in Niger who get teaching two hours a day, sharing one chair for three of them, and who are very keen to get an education. I have them in my mind all the time. Because I think they need even more help than the people in Athens.
Christine LagardeWe cannot just look at a country by looking at charts, graphs, and modelling the economy. Behind the numbers there are people.
Christine LagardeCountries like Canada, Korea, China, Germany can and should use fiscal space. Some of them are doing it, not all.
Christine LagardeOf course, trade agreements can be beneficial, but of course they need to avoid infringing on certain areas and respect diversity.
Christine LagardeUnless we take action on climate change, future generations will be roasted, toasted, fried and grilled.
Christine Lagarde