Quotes by Gerrit Zalm

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

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

“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,”

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

“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,”

“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.”

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

“I think we can cope with that.”

“everybody worries about that.”