If I were a German today, I would be proud, proud but also worried. I would be proud of the magnificent achievement of rebuilding my country, entrenching democracy and assuming the undoubtedly preponderant position in Europe. But a united Germany can't and won't subordinate its national interests in economic or in foreign policy to those of the Community indefinitely. Germany's new pre-eminence is a fact - and its power is a problem - as much for Germans as for the rest of Europe.

If someone is confronting our essential liberties, if someone is inflicting injuries and harm, by God I'll confront them!

When hecklers stand up, I get a mental jump for joy. It gives me something to get my teeth into - and the audiences love it.

I want my money back!

Never flinch. Make up your own mind and do it.

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples' money.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.