Dealing with Greece's problems will be more difficult if Greece is not a member of the eurozone.

I take office during the most difficult moment in the country's recent history. The country can be saved - it's up to us. I think it is obvious for those who support this government to undertake the commitment and ensure that our country's euro membership is not endangered.

I thank all of those deputies who supported the government and gave it a vote of confidence. I believe each of those votes represents a responsible decision to avoid placing our country's membership of the eurozone in danger.

I think achieving a higher fiscal stability is also a very important condition for restoring an environment which is conducive to growth...

Governments cannot assume or expect that the ECB will always facilitate their funding independently of the achievement of their fiscal and other policy objectives.

I think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option.

My job will not be easy but I am convinced the problems will be solved in a quicker and more efficient way if there is unity and consensus.