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

We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.

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.

Germany is very free-trade oriented.

Next, we will create a modern immigration law.

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