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

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

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.

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

Any degree of unemployment worries me.

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.

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