It was with horror that I learned of the abominable terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington in which so many innocent people have lost their lives. My government staunchly condemns these acts of terrorism. The German people are at the side of the United States of America in this difficult hour. I wish to express my deep-felt condolences and complete solidarity to you and the American people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.

Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance.

My impression is that American policy speaks not of antagonism but rather partnership.

There's no conflict between the social-welfare state and open markets.

As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.

Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive.

They have it wrong in asking if Schroeder favors Britain over France, or France over Britain. Schroeder favors Germany. That is what we all have to understand.