Gerhard Schroeder Quotations

Where it is necessary, programs will be further developed with public discussion,

Whether it will be a success, I do not know. But I want to help ensure it works,

We can disarm Iraq without war. I see grasping this chance as my responsibility,

We both agreed that we have to talk about the present and the future now.

What the prime minister has said about the close, personal relationship which I have with this country is absolutely correct. That has always been the case and will always remain the case.

We want frank information about where the ammunition was used and with what consequences,

We want to send a clear signal that the region can very much rely on the fact that we are not just talking about providing assistance, but that we really want to help, and will help,

The referendum result is a blow for the constitutional process, but not the end of it, ... It is also not the end of the German-French partnership in and for Europe.

There are no grounds for concern, ... The Baltic Sea pipeline is a European scale project that is not directed against anybody and that should be open to later participation by third parties.

We're asking for your support so that we can continue the policies which are right for our country,

We had a very fundamental reckoning about what we've done wrong -- and, more importantly, about what we have done right and will do right in the future,

Let's not be too sentimental or else we'll have to get out our handkerchiefs,

Some 20 to 30 dollars (in the price per barrel) is pure speculation,

Military options can not help. We have experienced it,

One can never tell how long one will have to remain in office as caretaker,

No one is forcing anyone to love this grand coalition or to cheer about it, ... I urge you to give your broad approval.

My country, Germany, stands ready to support such a process.

must take on the central role ... when it comes to shaping the future of Iraq.

No one will be forced to cheer or love the grand coalition,

Neither economically nor politically can we afford a new round of the arms race, ... No one can dispute the Americans' right to develop what they believe is right for national defense. On the other hand, we are partners in a common alliance.

Nothing enrages citizens more than the suspicion of a creeping loss of sovereignty,

Politics of demagoguery, of disdain for our shared values and a turning away from Europe is not a model for the future,

One thing moved us all, the damages and the peoples' suffering concerns all the countries affected. So we will continue working from tomorrow to make unified Europe a place of solidarity.

If we don't reduce unemployment then we don't deserve to be re-elected.

I am certain that Turkey will continue along the path of reforms, ... It is not right to distance ourselves from this now.

I am counting on the last 14 days, that is the decisive time when undecided voters make up their minds.

I am the last one who is not disappointed about us not reducing the unemployment to 3.5 million, ... but the reasons for that are in the world economy and are not homemade.

I am very sorry about this, ... But it can not be allowed to have any consequences, any negative consequences on the building of a stable government.

Certainly no one wants to hide that we have had different opinions ... But that is the past. Now our joint objective is that we come to a stable, democratic Iraq.

But take the military options off of the table; we have seen that they're not suitable,

I have never disputed the will for peace of the conservatives in this country,

I feel extraordinarily well after the campaign. But we can't be so sure before an election.

I feel myself confirmed in ensuring on behalf of our country that there is in the next four years a stable government under my leadership.

I can think of a recent disaster that shows what happens when a country neglects its duties of state towards its people.

I don't want there to be any illusions. The Europeans (including) Germany have limited scope to influence the formation of American will,

I expect that the Italian prime minister will apologize fully for this unacceptable comparison,

I expect the German chancellor to personally talk with (United States) president (George W.) Bush and not about him at campaign meetings.

I even have the impression that we will be positively surprised.

I expressed some concerns at the European Union yesterday about some of the decisions, such as freedom of the press, that our mutual friend has made, ... And I look forward to talking to him about his decision-making process.

for the Social Democrats to be the strongest party.

If those living here do not respect the law, they will have to leave the country,

He has a biography that makes clear that he grew away from the (leftist) scene, and he's done great work for our country.

Whatever minor differences we have, this task can be taken on only by Germany and France together,

There is no crisis, ... The ability of the government to survive was never in danger.

There is no alternative to this struggle, which we must win and will win,

There is fear in Europe that the administration will pay no attention to the aims defined in Kyoto, ... It is important that the United States accept its responsibility for the world climate. They are the biggest economy in the world and the heaviest energy consumers. This is one of those issues where one can say from a basis of real friendship: 'Dear friends, we are of the opinion that if you abandon Kyoto, you are in the wrong.'

The people don't see a future, the country's mood is gloomy,

What is clear is that our policy will be continued -- the policy of renewing our country in order to make social systems safe from crises and fit for the future, the policy of openness of our country, the policy of self-confidence in foreign policy, ... I stand for this policy.

We are exploring the question of whether full-fledged negotiations can start, ... In such a phase, it's a political mistake to pose ultimatums.

What we have agreed naturally concerns developments in our countries, but also Europe's development, ... The two cannot be separated.

Under my leadership, this country will not be available for adventures.

He did certain things in his youth that were not OK and which he has explained,

has made clear its will to lead this country in government.

I think it is always worth it -- even in the last minute -- to push for peace and to fight for a peaceful disarmament,

It is a great honor for the whole country,

I think we can say that in the past seven years, we have increased respect in the world for our country, our Germany, and I am sure that we will safeguard that together,

I think a lot of that (proposal) because we must control financial markets better,

It has been a very open and friendly exchange of opinions.

It is not they who will decide, but we when we go to the polls on Sunday,

It is likely that the European partners and also others will work towards a second decision, and I also think that is sensible,

I want to win a confirmation of my (financial) reform policies that can lead Germany to new strength.

I will not belong to the next government, definitely not belong,

I will not be a part of the next government -- definitely not be part of it,

I will not stand in the way of anything that would lead to a continuation of the reform processes that I started, and a stable government in Germany,

I will in due course put forward a motion, in accordance with Article 68 of our constitution, so that a vote on July 1, 2005 can take place,

It is an internal Russian problem to be solved between the Chechen people and the Russian federation.

I see a military option a high-grade danger, ... Therefore I can certainly rule out that a German government under my leadership would take part in one.

I say 'yes' to pressure on Saddam Hussein ... but I can only warn against playing games with war and military intervention,

Otherwise nothing will happen (with a grand coalition),

Our opinion is that the sanctions that have been placed no longer make any sense and that they should be lifted as soon as possible,

Such a coalition is completely out of the question,

that by overcoming dictatorship that the Iraqi people will have hope to live in peace and freedom and direct their own affairs as soon as possible.

My post as chancellor, which I still hold, does not allow me to name that country but you all know that I am talking about America.

It establishes the independence of German energy security.

It is completely unfair that a bus driver will pay as much as a millionaire,

The American president called me and made the proposal, and I told him that it would not fail because of Germany,

The Anglo-Saxon model will have no chance in Europe,

That would be against the law, ... I will not tolerate that at all.

That will be the subject of our talks today, and I think that we will have an agreement within a foreseeable time.

That wasn't everywhere so clear. Now it is.

That was a necessary process that I believe in and know to be right.

Merkel's biography does not embody the experience of most women, ... They are concerned with how they can have a family and a job, whether they should stay home for a few years after the birth, or how they can best raise their children.

whose army is not an army of conquest.

Whoever wants to settle this problem by military means must consider whether it advances the interests of an international alliance of 50 or more nations, many Muslim, or whether it will disturb and perhaps destroy this alliance,

You can be sure that I will handle with responsibility the things that made you a German chancellor whom people will remember fondly,

Wherever I go, I encounter a lot of support. The tide is turning,

We can only point out that not only is Germany sad, but there are signs of solidarity from the whole world,

Without a new mandate my political program cannot be carried forward,

Voters have decided for renewal of their country without giving up social cohesion,

We need...to strengthen our European institutions and rigorously further develop the European integration process,

We Germans know from our own experience that dictators can sometimes only be stopped with force.

We made clear that we want to create a really substantial new beginning in the relationship between Germany and Iran, ... Of course, we talked about subjects on which we differ, and we made our views clear.

The problem is so complicated that no-one can give really good advice,

We need to allow for the return of refugees, to allow for the deployment of international troops to protect the refugees and the population of Kosovo,

We have a very competent parliament, a council and presidency, ... Europe is not without leadership, and that will become clear.

We aim to add another 4 per cent in the next 10 days.

water treatment facilities, mobile shelters, and anything that one could need in such an unbelievably difficult situation.

The pictures we've seen on TV are difficult to bear.

What we hear about the discussions is they are talking about 2 million barrels per day for 30 days,

There are people at work who don't want to bring this country together, but who are fostering new trends toward division,