Every married couple has disputes from time to time, and in every good marriage, an attempt is made to overcome the dispute.

I hold Angela Merkel in high regard.

Germany must remain Germany.

The expectation is that party leaders solve problems. That's why substantial differences must first be cleared up.

In every governmental speech I give before state parliament, I say: Bavaria will remain Bavaria.

Even if we remain flexible, we need ground rules.

Every Saturday I read sentences in SPIEGEL that lack clarity.