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

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

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.

This is one of the gravest crises Europe has ever experienced... An agreement failed because of the completely stubborn attitudes of the UK and the Netherlands.

The euro will raise the citizens' awareness of their belonging to one Europe more than any other integration step to date.

Our future begins on January 1 1999. The euro is Europe's key to the 21st century. The era of solo national fiscal and economic policy is over.

As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine.