Today I want to send a message of optismism to all Greeks. Our road, our path, will be more stabilised. Our country will be in a better situation. We will be stronger.

The more there is a European solution to a theoretical, but possible, problem in the markets, the less we will have to talk about an I.M.F. solution.

Despite the deep reforms we are making, traders and speculators have forced interest rates on Greek bonds to record highs.

I would like to see Greece as a case study, an opportunity for Europe to strengthen its coordination of fiscal policy.

It is important that the Greek people make decisions on important developments.

I have always said I will be in politics to serve as best as I can and it will take me wherever it will take me.

I have a deep sense of responsibility to my country and Greek people.