Jose Manuel Barroso Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Germany is the biggest economy of Europe and we need Germany on board for the economic reforms of Europe, including, of course, the deepening of the internal market, resisting protectionism, and supporting further economic policy coordination.”

“I'll put it frankly - Britain has more influence in China than Norway or Switzerland, with all respect for the other countries.”

“Governments are not always right.”

“I say to my friends, 'Don't just listen to the vuvuzelas; look at who scores the goals.' And this is the important thing.”

“Even when governments take the right steps to reform, these can be negatively impacted by events outside their control.”

“Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.”

“For investor confidence, it is important that there is certainty about the future of Ireland in E.U.”

“I am a very committed European.”

“I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.”

“My mother wanted me to be a professor, because I have several people in my family who are professors at university.”