Gerrit Zalm Quotes (10 Quotes)

I am also delighted that a fully-fledged government will soon be in place once more,

is no longer a partner we can trust, and we want new elections, preferably as soon as possible. It's gone far enough with all this bickering. It's time to let the people speak.

By my assessment, I am looking at an optimistic scenario whereby I hope the combination of the two biggest parties will lead to tackling of the problems,

If it turns out they need the money after all, they just submit a new estimate,

The state now needs to borrow less, but the 3.25 percent that we save this way doesn't outweigh the 5 percent we have to pay,

You can also be pessimistic and worry that there will be so many disagreements that nothing will come of it. Let us remain optimistic in that regard for the time being.

I want elections as soon as possible. ...The most natural formula is that the cabinet resigns and we have elections this year.

It is interesting to have the competition commissioner with us. I think there are still some barriers,

Europe can now play the role on the international stage that its economic weight entitles it to,

I think the final growth percentage for this year will start with a 1,