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February 6, 2015

Thousands Rally in Athens as Greek Prime Minister Vows to Reject Austerity "Orders" 
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In Athens, thousands of people rallied outside parliament Thursday in a
show of support for the government's anti-austerity campaign. In an
address shortly after his own return from a European tour, Prime
Minister Alexis Tsipras said Greece will not be bullied by its
creditors.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras: "Greek democracy does not take orders,
and certainly not through emails. Greece has a clear position. Greece
has its own voice. Greece has its own negotiating strength. … It is
our obligation and duty not to allow our citizens to be deceived once
again. We are a sovereign country. We have a democracy. We have a
program and an agreement with our people, and we have to honor this
agreement."

The European Central Bank has rejected Greece's initial demands for
help, tightening rules that will make it harder for Greek banks to
obtain loans. Greece's bailout with European and IMF creditors is due to
expire at the end of the month.

 

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