Brian Cowen Quotes

#1. I think it is fair to say that 2007 represents a turning point for the Irish economy.

Brian Cowen

#2. We have seen already how resistant public opinion is, firstly to comprehension of the new paradigm in which we have to operate; and secondly, to the rationale behind the decisions we have had to take.

Brian Cowen

#3. There were a couple of occasions when it was passed around - and, unlike President Clinton, I did inhale!.

Brian Cowen

#4. I was reared in a pub - as a young fellow, serving in the pub I learnt far more there about human nature than I learnt in any university or school. I think it gave me a great insight into people.

Brian Cowen

#5. I believe it is the best method to get the buy-in for the road we have to travel. I believe it is a problem-solving process about how we collectively come forward with a strategy to deal with the issue.

Brian Cowen

#6. As long as I am running this Government I will run the Government as I see fit ... as I believe in, based on my philosophy.

Brian Cowen