When we, for example, see shifts of huge production lines from certain areas to other countries, people tend to ask the question, "Where's my place in this modern world?" We have this here, this tendency in our country, we have it in other countries.

Let me say this on a personal note. Without the United States of America, I would in all probably not be able to stand here before you today.

Our bilateral relations are very good, they’re very close. In the areas of business, of the economy, the United States of America last year were our most important trading partner.

The fact that people have hijacked it is certainly not something that fills me with great joy. We have to find new ways of addressing people, new ways of getting into contact with people.

The full veil is not appropriate for Germans, and should be banned wherever legally possible.

To be serious, if we were only interested in earning big money then a politician would have to go and work in industry.

I think we can say our energy system will be the most efficient and environmentally friendly in the world.