Everywhere, authority and tradition have to justify themselves in the face of questions.
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Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.
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Insecurity and resignation mingle with the hope for a better order.
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I appeal to the responsibility of the blocs and the major powers, not to seek security in the arms race, but rather in a meeting for joint disarmament and arms limitations.
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Not less, but more democracy - that is the demand, that is the great goal that we have to prescribe for ourselves, and especially for our youth.
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Ladies and gentlemen, I take office at a time in which the world is living in extreme contradictions.
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