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Greek opposition leader calls on PM to resign

2011-11-07 19 Dailymotion

Political opponents come together in Greece to discuss the country's unresolved debt crisis.<br/> Conservative party leader Andonis Samaras meets with President Karolos Papoulias as Greeks struggle over whether to accept more international aid -- and the controversial cuts that come with it.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Greek) OPPOSITION CONSERVATIVE NEW DEMOCRACY PARTY LEADER, ANDONIS SAMARAS, SAYING:<br/> "I realize there is anxiety in the Greek people, Mr. President, every one of us has to take their responsibility, and we have to send a message of stability and trust abroad, and a meaning of stability and normality internally."<br/> Prime Minister George Papandreou, who has already administered deeply unpopular cuts, is scrambling to form a unity government to pass the bailout package.<br/> But as he left the presidential palace, Samaras called on the PM to resign.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Greek) LEADER OF MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY NEW DEMOCRACY, ANDONIS SAMARAS, SAYING:<br/> "Mr. Papandreou won't decide what he is going to do and he is blocking any solution. As long as Mr. Papandreou does not resign he is blocking the constitution. I am determined to help, if he resigns everything will take its course."<br/> European leaders expect to hear whether Greece can reach consensus to avoid bankruptcy Monday.<br/> Lindsey Parietti, Reuters

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