Not all Greeks are ready to do whatever is necessary to stay in the euro.

It is rather unusual for Italy to be at the forefront of pro-market initiatives.

I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities.

The Italian economy has been held back for decades.

Europe has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor.

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.

It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country.