If the British think they can simply detach from the continent and sail towards the USA or China, then they are mistaken.

Fences and borders are a sign of weakness.

Nothing is more boring than talking to people who share my opinion anyway.

If the British think they can simply detach from the continent and sail towards the USA or China, then they are mistaken.

I'm the finance minister of a bankrupt country!

Every sensible banker understands that Greece should not have received any more money: a bankrupt state that can never be expected to repay loans is not a good debtor.

We will compromise and compromise and compromise but we will never be compromised.