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

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

Trust cannot be commanded; and yet it is also correct that the only one who earns trust is the one who is prepared to grant trust.

I appeal to the responsibility of the blocs and the major powers, not to seek security in the arms race, but rather in a meeting for joint disarmament and arms limitations.

Not less, but more democracy - that is the demand, that is the great goal that we have to prescribe for ourselves, and especially for our youth.

Insecurity and resignation mingle with the hope for a better order.

We have to recognize that the freedom of the individual has to be protected not only from the power of the state, but even more so from economic and societal power.