I am very sorry about this, ... But it can not be allowed to have any consequences, any negative consequences on the building of a stable government. |
I am worried about Iran's current policy, ... The overarching goal must be that we can solve this very difficult, worrying conflict peacefully. |
I assume we can and will succeed in achieving a stable coalition that will keep Germany on its reform course for four years, |
I can only warn against talking about or considering a war against Iraq without thinking of the consequences and without a political concept for the whole Middle East, |
I can think of a recent disaster that shows what happens when a country neglects its duties of state towards its people. |
I can understand when many individuals, in view of the horror of the images that one cannot look at daily, tend toward denial, |
I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days. |
I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days. |
I confirmed I was coming here last year and I didn't want to cancel it so as to show solidarity against terrorism and with Spain, |
I consider this suggestion to be highly important ... it must be put on the international political agenda. |
I could name a country but the office which I still hold prevents me from doing so - but everybody knows I mean America, |
I do not understand how the (Christian Democratic) Union, which started off so confidently and arrogantly, takes a claim to political leadership from a disastrous election result, ... under my leadership. |
I don't think much of dwelling for now on individual proposals for the final form of the European Union, who contradicted whom, |
I don't want there to be any illusions. The Europeans (including) Germany have limited scope to influence the formation of American will, |
I even have the impression that we will be positively surprised. |