Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

In this life of ours we remain directed toward the relative utopia of a better world, and sensibly this can be the only model for our action.

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

Some fatherlands are difficult. Germany is one of them. But it is our fatherland. Here is where we live and work.

The time has come - and must come - for multilateral conversations about a secure peace in all of Europe.

One of our most noble political tasks is to open up trust.

Liberal democracy must finally become the vital element of our society.