A people that has experienced all that the Germans have been through, naturally offers fertile soil for the extremists.

A people that has experienced all that the Germans have been through, naturally offers fertile soil for the extremists.

To walk behind others on a road you are traveling together, to give precedence to others without envy - this is painful for an individual and painful for a nation.

To contrast national solidarity and international cooperation as two opposites seems foolish to me.

The history of nations shows that words are not always immediately followed by action.

Voices were heard from the United States of America which made it clear that America wanted a peaceful and united Europe as a basis for mutual cooperation.

As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses.