As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine.

This is one of the gravest crises Europe has ever experienced... An agreement failed because of the completely stubborn attitudes of the UK and the Netherlands.

The euro is a sickly premature infant, the result of an over-hasty monetary union.

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

Our future begins on January 1 1999. The euro is Europe's key to the 21st century. The era of solo national fiscal and economic policy is over.

We want to encourage those who are able to work, no question.

We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.