Particularly from a German perspective, from a European perspective, I can only say again, Russia is our neighbor.
Angela MerkelOn Russia, I can only repeat what the president [Barack Obama] said. This is all about respecting certain principles, and I'm saying this from a European vantage point, from a European, from a German vantage point, sorry, the fact that for over 70 years we have been able to enjoy peace.
Angela MerkelTo be serious, if we were only interested in earning big money then a politician would have to go and work in industry.
Angela Merkel