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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We are exploring the question of whether full-fledged negotiations can start, ... In such a phase, it's a political mistake to pose ultimatums.
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Saddam Hussein had to know that the international community could not tolerate his behavior.... There is no question whatsoever about our solidarity with the international community, and with our alliance partners the United States and Great Britain,
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It's not just enough to have the will, it's a question if she's able to stand up to a powerful partner. She hasn't and that's why she's not capable to lead Germany,
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It is the sovereign right of our American allies to take the decisions which they consider necessary for their external security, ... However, as this is a question that could have an impact way beyond just the U.S., it is in the interest of the alliance to deal with this in a spirit of partnership.
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It was a task that did not have anything to do with military conflict, ... There is no reason to question the mission.
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I think we can say that in the past seven years, we have increased respect in the world for our country, our Germany, and I am sure that we will safeguard that together,
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I think a lot of that (proposal) because we must control financial markets better,
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It has been a very open and friendly exchange of opinions.
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It is not they who will decide, but we when we go to the polls on Sunday,
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It is an internal Russian problem to be solved between the Chechen people and the Russian federation.
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I see a military option a high-grade danger, ... Therefore I can certainly rule out that a German government under my leadership would take part in one.
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Otherwise nothing will happen (with a grand coalition),
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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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