Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive.

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

Any degree of unemployment worries me.

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.

We want to change the way we help unemployed people find jobs. We want to be faster and more goal oriented.

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.

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