Different Voices

“We will not back a decision that takes our country back to the dark days of the 1970s.”
David Cameron, leader of the opposition Conservatives in the UK, on the government's decision to nationalise Northern Rock bank.

“We do not put fiscal interests above the rule of law.”
Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein's head of state, on his country's tax dispute with Germany.

“What is being prepared is a bad deal. We prefer no deal to a bad deal.”
Michel Barnier, France's farm minister, on proposals to restart world trade talks.

“What is important to Latvia is important to Europe.”
José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, on the Lisbon treaty and what it means for EU member states.