Potvrđujući tešku finansijsku krizu, on je rekao: "Pred nama je dug put i težak zadatak, ali se nadam da će grčki narod biti u stanju na to gledati hrabro." (Kathimerini - 13/03/10; ANA-MPA, Xinhua, DPA - 12/03/10)
Acknowledging the severe financial crisis, he said, "There is a long road ahead and a heavy task, but I hope that the Greek people will be able to look at that bravely." (Kathimerini - 13/03/10; ANA-MPA, Xinhua, DPA - 12/03/10)