I stand for a strong state that safeguards freedom. I don't need to show muscle for that.

I am a politician, but I am also a Christian.

I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda.

Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin.

WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible.

You cannot protect something without intervening on some level.

There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State.