Quotes of the Day

German Chancellor Angela Merkel in front of the Old Opera House in Frankfurt Main, Germany, Oct. 19, 2011
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011

Open quoteWe need to protect the other countries in the region — that's why we're erecting this big protection umbrella.Close quote

  • ANGELA MERKEL,
  • German Chancellor, on euro-zone leaders' new plan of boosting their bailout fund and safeguarding banks
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