Germany is very free-trade oriented.

I am not the German Tony Blair. Nor am I the German Bill Clinton. I am Gerhard Schroeder, chancellor of Germany, responsible for Germany. I don't want to be a copy of anyone.

As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.

Next, we will create a modern immigration law.

Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.

My impression is that American policy speaks not of antagonism but rather partnership.