Samuel Schmid Quotations

We are convinced that this event gives Switzerland a unique chance to present itself at a global level, at a price which will ultimately be seen as very reasonable.

We welcome the realistic analysis by the secretary-general,

As far as I'm concerned, it goes without saying that here in Tunis ? inside these walls as well as outside ? everyone can express themselves freely. It is one of the conditions sine qua non for the success of this international conference.

There was the joke about Switzerland being an island surrounded by land. This was never true.

It's positive, the majority of the Swiss electorate has supported the bilateral path,

Switzerland is part of the fight against terrorism. There is no neutrality against this threat.

But we also welcome that he did not hide his disappointment over the fact that nations have not been able to find solutions in other areas like, for instance, disarmament.

For myself, it goes without question that here in Tunis, inside these walls and outside, anyone can discuss quite freely,

The majority of the Swiss people have again endorsed the bilateral path,

All football fans, and those who might become fans, are feverish with impatience for the World Cup next summer,

The desire for security must be balanced with our regard for liberty.