#rope

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence. ↗

— James Monroe

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I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership. ↗

— Mario Monti

#collective #europe #i #i believe #i believe that

As to the question of elected or not elected, each member of the European Commission has been appointed jointly by the governments of the 15 member states, and undergone individual scrutiny and a vote of confidence from the European Parliament. ↗

— Mario Monti

#been #commission #confidence #each #elected

Growth in any individual European country has to be the result of policies for growth pursued in that country consistent with budgetary discipline. ↗

— Mario Monti

#budgetary #consistent #country #discipline #european

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US. ↗

— Mario Monti

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If governments let themselves be fully bound by the decisions of their parliaments without protecting their own freedom to act, a breakup of Europe would be a more probable outcome than deeper integration. ↗

— Mario Monti

#bound #breakup #decisions #deeper #europe

If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe's drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed. ↗

— Mario Monti

#becomes #destroyed #drifting #euro #europe

Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund. ↗

— Mario Monti

#european #even #financial #financial stability #fund

There is no government in Europe where ministers go through that kind of confirmation process, which in fact is modeled on the way the U.S. cabinet members are confirmed. ↗

— Mario Monti

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What will growth policy have to look like in a fiscally compacted Europe? Clearly any illusion of budget stimulated growth policy will have to go away. ↗

— Mario Monti

#away #budget #clearly #europe #fiscally