One effect could be that the huge atomic arsenal created in the cold war could be reduced significantly.

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

Take the military option off the table - we have already seen it doesn't work.

Indeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union.

This question about Iraq has gotten personal.

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.

One effect could be that the huge atomic arsenal created in the cold war could be reduced significantly.