Gerhard Schroeder
Gerhard Schroeder
Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder; born 7 April 1944) is a German politician, and served as Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005. As a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, he led a coalition government of the SPD and the Greens. Before becoming a full-time politician, he was a lawyer, and before becoming Chancellor he served as Prime Minister of Lower Saxony. Following the 2005 federal election, which his party lost, after three weeks of negotiations he stood...
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These challenges can only be mastered together. With great expectation, I see our continued cooperation on the basis of the close friendship between Germany and the United States.
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I even have the impression that we will be positively surprised.
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Our opinion is that the sanctions that have been placed no longer make any sense and that they should be lifted as soon as possible,
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That there is turbulence at times in the parties involved is painful and not good, ... One or two have now fled abroad, or nearly fled abroad... The important thing now is to look forward. I'm sure it'll all turn out fine.
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An agreement under the British presidency would be an important signal, and I am sure that Tony Blair is fully aware of the high expectations people have in him,
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for the Social Democrats to be the strongest party.
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Social Democrats will never tolerate that. ... What is being said on the right will destroy solidarity. That is our task on September 18. We have to prevent this.
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I will in due course put forward a motion, in accordance with Article 68 of our constitution, so that a vote on July 1, 2005 can take place,
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I think it is always worth it -- even in the last minute -- to push for peace and to fight for a peaceful disarmament,
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The labor market reforms were necessary for our country,
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The value-added tax plans of Frau Merkel are a threat to our economic recovery,
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I don't want there to be any illusions. The Europeans (including) Germany have limited scope to influence the formation of American will,
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The German government and the American administration had different opinions about how Saddam Hussein's regime should be handled,
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It has been a very open and friendly exchange of opinions.