There's no conflict between the social-welfare state and open markets.
We want to encourage those who are able to work, no question.
I am not the German Tony Blair. Nor am I the German Bill Clinton. I am Gerhard Schroeder, chancellor of Germany, responsible for Germany. I don't want to be a copy of anyone.
We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.
We must take care that globalization does not become something people become afraid of.
If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.