Volker Kauder Quotations

With this agreement we've brought about an improvement for all families. We've achieved an improvement for families with one income and we've made it better to combine family and work.

Yesterday, I was in agreement with all those in the SPD that are preparing the coalition talks that there will be a grand coalition.

Our goal must be to provide families with better, stronger support.

We are optimistic, but one must admit that a great deal of work lies ahead.

The past few days were certainly not the best days.

Common aims have to be found for a coalition -- a 'grand coalition' must renew the country and move it forward.

The talks will be difficult, certain issues will be problematic there is no question, but we want to give the country a stable government and that can only work under a grand coalition. I am optimistic.

The result in Dresden has certainly strengthened Angela Merkel's position.

It was a victory for Angela Merkel and the grand coalition in Berlin.

Not everything that has been said in recent days has been helpful.