Wir wollen ein Volk der guten Nachbarn sein und werden, im Innern und nach außen.“

("We as a people want to be and become good neighbors, both domestically and abroad.")

First Inaugural Address as West German Chancellor, October 28, 1969

Germany is paralyzed at the worst time for European diplomacy, ... were looking for a stronger, more united, cooperative Europe. Obviously, they are not going to have it.

Nichts kommt von selbst. Und nur wenig ist von Dauer. Darum — besinnt Euch auf Eure Kraft und darauf, dass jede Zeit eigene Antworten will und man auf ihrer Höhe zu sein hat, wenn Gutes bewirkt werden soll.“

("Nothing happens automatically. And only few things last. Therefore — be mindful of your strength, and of the fact that every era wants its own answers, and you have to be up to its speed in order to be able to do good.")

Message to the Socialist International Congress in Berlin, September 15, 1992

Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.

In Europe, countries like Finland, Sweden and Ireland are doing better than larger neighbors like Britain, France and Germany.

European production could pick up in the first quarter, with Germany doing better than its neighbors. Interest rates are still low, and higher rates won't put on the brakes.