War may never be considered unavoidable. ... Everything must be done to achieve the implementation of the (U.N.) resolution by peaceful means. That is the common position of France and Germany and we will not be diverted from it,
Whatever minor differences we have, this task can be taken on only by Germany and France together,
Even if some have written occasionally about the motor stuttering, the last really historical steps that Europe has taken show that this relationship between Germany and France is in an extremely good state,
Germany and France are united in their horror over the accident.