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HIGHLIGHTS-Leaders' comments from European Union summit

• Reuters
 

The heads of state and government also discussed the situation in Syria.

 

 

Following are highlights of leaders comments after the meeting:

 

GREEK PRIME MINISTER LUCAS PAPADEMOS

 

ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SITUATION IN GREECE:

 

"The time has come to replace the vicious cycle of recession and budget cuts with a virtuous cycle of reforms and growth. Everyone understands that now, both in Greece and in Europe."

 

 

"These (EU growth) measures open a window of opportunity to get out of the crisis."


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