For my part, in everything I do, I aim to strengthen democracy in Germany and beyond. The United States is also a strong democracy. As we are seeing in Poland, for example, and also in Hungary, it is important that we have counterweights in democratic systems, and I believe they are still strong in America.
Angela MerkelGlobal climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the twenty-first century.
Angela MerkelIt is a fact that, if I single out Germany, our rate of growth is too low and we have very high unemployment.
Angela MerkelThat is why everyone in politics, and we do it, must make sure that they do not depend on one single interest group. A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution.
Angela MerkelThe US military has achieved a decisive blow against al-Qaeda with its commando action against Osama Bin Laden and his killing.
Angela MerkelI think we live in a period of profound transformation. Very similar to when we had a transition from agricultural societies to industrial societies.
Angela MerkelThe [Barack Obama] administration is sharing its knowledge, its expertise with the incoming administration. And this, to us, is a sign of encouragement, to continue the good cooperation that we have built between the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany that is in our mutual interest.
Angela Merkel