The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual.

You cannot protect something without intervening on some level.

The Internet is a modern infrastructure that plays a key role in the future of the state.

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

The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual.

Showing strength is different than showing muscle.

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