The Euro Is Our Common Fate, And

The Markets Want To Force Us To Do Certain Things. That We Won't Do. Politicians Have To Make Sure That We're Unassailable, That We Can Make Policy For The People.

The Role Of The Opposition Leader Differs From That Of The Chancellor. If This Government Is To Be Successful, I Have To Take The Emotional State Of All Partners Into Account. Besides, The Social Democrats Didn't Exactly Present Me With The Motto "let Us Dare To Have More Freedom" On A Silver Platter.

As Politicians We Have To React To The Fact That Many People Do Not Feel That They Can Relate To The Eu.

Herr Schroder Has Conducted Two Electoral Campaigns, And He Is Doing It Again Now, By Not Telling People What Is Really Necessary. He Keeps Avoiding The Difficult And Uncomfortable Issues, Those That Imply Changes And Therefore Provoke Discussions.

Freedom Is The Very Essence Of Our Economy And Society. Without Freedom The Human Mind Is Prevented From Unleashing Its Creative Force. But What Is Also Clear Is That This Freedom Does Not Stand Alone. It Is Freedom In Responsibility And Freedom To Exercise Responsibility.