I'm a devout individual so I remain faithful to my church.

I've never made a secret of my homosexuality.

Let's not ask whether the parents are gay or heterosexual. The important thing is who the best parents are in each individual case.

State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.

Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.

One thing is for sure - if you are wearing a niqab, you will never, ever find a job. You will never, ever make friends, German friends or neighbors friends. So this is obviously something that is making integration impossible.

I don't support gay marriage despite being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.