England and Greece are friends. English blood was shed on Greek soil in the war against fascism, and Greeks gave their lives to protect English pilots.

You must understand what the Parthenon Marbles mean to us. They are our pride. They are our sacrifices. They are our noblest symbol of excellence. They are a tribute to the democratic philosophy. They are our aspirations and our name. They are the essence of Greekness.

After independence was gained, one of the first Acts passed by the Greek government was for the protection and preservation of national monuments.

Much has been said and continues to be said of what little concern the Turks had for the Acropolis treasures.

And, of course, it must be asked: is it proper to transact with the Turks for the most reassured of Greek possessions when Greece is under Turkish invasion and subjugation?

In Greece we're too poor to go to psychiatrists -- we have friends instead.

There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles.