Famous Quotes and Comments by José Manuel Barroso

I believe the EU is much stronger because of Britain, and Britain is stronger for being in the EU. If political leaders in Britain explain to the public what Britain means to Europe and what Europe means to Britain, I believe the case for a 'Yes' vote is very, very clear.
José Manuel Barroso

My Commission reflects the political sensitivities to the capacity in Europe and it seems to me very balanced on the ideological level.
José Manuel Barroso

For families living in extreme poverty, who struggle each day and whose children are placed in care for economic and social reasons, this could be considered a joke. We could certainly have a better quality of life by, for example, spending a night at the opera.
José Manuel Barroso

I was once a young man and I did all the things young men do.
José Manuel Barroso

As a politician, however, I am ashamed to speak of poverty eradication in such terms. I see clearly that the motivation has weakened with regard to the initial objective of eradicating poverty.
José Manuel Barroso

In the foreseeable future we will not have a constitution. That’s obvious. I haven’t come across any magic formulas that would bring it back to life. Instead of never-ending debates about institutions, let’s work with what we’ve got. Political will and leadership are more important than institutions.
José Manuel Barroso

José Manuel Barroso Quotations