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

Germany must remain Germany.

I hold Angela Merkel in high regard.

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

There are nice political formulations that can apply to everyone and to nobody. I wouldn't know how I could be more reserved in my formulations than I already am.

German history is full of serious mistakes pertaining to premature personnel decisions.

Every Saturday I read sentences in SPIEGEL that lack clarity.