Neither the chains of dictatorship nor the fetters of oppression can keep down the forces of freedom for long.
Angela MerkelFirst, we need good, stable relations with Russia. Second, we must make every effort to save energy and focus on using various sources to meet our energy needs. We must not allow ourselves to become dependent.
Angela MerkelLook forward to the future and look forward to the unknown. Nothing stays the same and people change. One day that hurt and pain will be a distant memory.
Angela MerkelOnly our own strength, a strong conservative party, can prevent Red-Red-Green from taking power at the federal level in 2017.
Angela MerkelThe markets want to force us to do certain things. That we won't do. Politicians have to make sure that we're unassailable, that we can make policy for the people.
Angela MerkelI want to see everyone contribute to the overall costs of the system, and with their entire earnings. I'm convinced that an objective discussion will reveal that the differences between the parties, which have been greatly exaggerated in some quarters, aren't that significant after all.
Angela Merkel