Human dignity is independent of national borders. We must always defend the interests of the poor and the persecuted in other countries.

If each of us is to feel that he or she is valued, this calls for more than public funding.

If we dare to come closer to our fellow human beings, we will be able to see and understand them better.

Don't believe those who claim that only left wing parties really care about employment.

Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes.

We must never relinquish the vision of a humane society and a humane world.

We must remember that politics is more than a power game. The core of politics in my view is to serve our citizens, to serve our fellow human beings.