"These are not pleasant measures but they are necessary."

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, announcing a 65-billion-euro austerity package to avert a financial collapse in the country

"We are about to stage the greatest show on Earth in the greatest city on Earth."

London Mayor Boris Johnson as the British capital prepares to open the Olympic Games on July 27

"When people start working together, they will learn from each other and do good things."

Washington DC Mayor Vincent Gray after a trip to Dalian, saying economic development is a good way to strengthen US-China relations

(China Daily 07/22/2012 page1)