A market that's as open as possible is the precondition for a successful economy, and a successful economy is the precondition to being able to pay for social security.

Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.

The euro is a sickly premature infant, the result of an over-hasty monetary union.

We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.

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

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

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