Germany is too big to sit on the sidelines on world issues. Military force is not the ultima ratio it used to be, but it can be used, with care.

Whoever thinks war allows for lasting victories should take a look at European history books and learn their lesson.

Ukraine is a tinderbox, and the fuse is lit. There is no solution through violence in Ukraine.

(Milosevic's passing) should not keep us from our efforts to provide peace and stability in the Balkans; on the contrary, it should renew them.

There is still hope that if the people refuse to give up and keep silent, no matter how long or inconsequential their voices could be at the beginning, it would still be heard and justice be served.

We just don't give in. If you can bend and not break, you always got a chance.

Accountability only works if you want it to.

We want passion for our business.. workers who can interpret and execute our mission, who want to build a career, not just take a temporary job.

There is nothing more meaningful than being true to yourself and finding your own voice. Follow your heart and don't let anyone discourage you.

Immigration is one of the leading contributors to population growth.

The good thing about me is I just don't shop high-end.

Only two things are real to me: my love and my death. In between them, I merely exist as a scatter of senses.

I must admit that we have yet to understand how [Donald Trump] will develop his idea, his pledge to make America great again, but I hope this will not hinder the development of our cooperation.

If the Bible and the microscope do not agee, the microscope is wrong