Gerhard Schroeder Quotes (191 Quotes)

With grief and outrage, I have heard of the terrible attacks in Madrid this morning. I am horrified at the high number of deaths and injured. I ask you to convey our sympathy to the victims' families and the Spanish nation. Those who were injured, I wish a speedy and complete recovery.

War may never be considered unavoidable. ... Everything must be done to achieve the implementation of the (U.N.) resolution by peaceful means. That is the common position of France and Germany and we will not be diverted from it,

The economic successes are visible. There is movement in the labor market certainly not as much as I would like, who can dispute that

In international conflict, we believe in the monopoly of power of the United Nations, ... That is the basis on which Germany has been discharging its responsibility in the European Union, in the international alliance against terrorism.

water treatment facilities, mobile shelters, and anything that one could need in such an unbelievably difficult situation.

The first statements of the new prime minister are very positive, ... I look forward to a meeting in the near future.

I say 'yes' to pressure on Saddam Hussein ... but I can only warn against playing games with war and military intervention,

I do not understand how the (Christian Democratic) Union, which started off so confidently and arrogantly, takes a claim to political leadership from a disastrous election result, ... under my leadership.

If those living here do not respect the law, they will have to leave the country,

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,

We need to allow for the return of refugees, to allow for the deployment of international troops to protect the refugees and the population of Kosovo,

We both agreed that we have to talk about the present and the future now.

There is fear in Europe that the administration will pay no attention to the aims defined in Kyoto, ... It is important that the United States accept its responsibility for the world climate. They are the biggest economy in the world and the heaviest energy consumers. This is one of those issues where one can say from a basis of real friendship 'Dear friends, we are of the opinion that if you abandon Kyoto, you are in the wrong.'

I am sticking to this, and so will a future government The question of war and peace, as far as Germany is concerned, will be decided in Berlin and in no other capital,

One thing moved us all, the damages and the peoples' suffering concerns all the countries affected. So we will continue working from tomorrow to make unified Europe a place of solidarity.

I will not be a part of the next government -- definitely not be part of it,

There are people at work who don't want to bring this country together, but who are fostering new trends toward division,

Germany is ready to make a substantial contribution to help rebuilding a democratic and stable Iraq,

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.

We have a common interest to bring the military operation to a speedy and successful conclusion. I am certain that this success is not only necessary, but achievable.

No one is forcing anyone to love this grand coalition or to cheer about it, ... I urge you to give your broad approval.

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,

Anyone who thought they could escape from that threat is wrong,

With great happiness, I have learned of the capture of Saddam Hussein. I congratulate you on the successful mission,

Voters have decided for renewal of their country without giving up social cohesion,

This crime deeply shocked all of Germany and united it in sadness and sympathy,

The people don't see a future, the country's mood is gloomy,

On Sept. 12, Germanys party leaders met in the final pre-election debate in the format of a round-table discussion. Merkel attacked the current chancellors economic record, declaring, You have failed in this question. Thats why you are in such a difficult position. ... as a medium-sized power which always tries to solve conflicts peacefully.

At the beginning of your second term, the world stands before great challenges international terrorism, the danger of the spread of weapons of mass destruction, regional crises, but also poverty, climate change and epidemics threaten our security and stability,

This is not about my prerogatives and absolutely not about me as a person, ... It is about my party's prerogative for political leadership and only the party leaders can decide on that. I will accept any decision. I do not want to stand in the way of a development that allows the continuation of the (economic) reforms I initiated and the formation of a stable government in Germany.

I want to keep the debate factual and I don't want to take part in polemic disputes,

There are no grounds for concern, ... The Baltic Sea pipeline is a European scale project that is not directed against anybody and that should be open to later participation by third parties.

The Middle East and Iraq need a lot of new peace, but they don't need a new war,

It makes more sense to find out where the middle- and long-term common ground lies.

Whoever wants to settle this problem by military means must consider whether it advances the interests of an international alliance of 50 or more nations, many Muslim, or whether it will disturb and perhaps destroy this alliance,

expressed his confidence in Germany's ability to continue on the reform path.

We want frank information about where the ammunition was used and with what consequences,

We must learn from history so that such things aren't repeated, not in Germany and not anywhere in the world,

We want to continue this administration, and it seems we will be able to. We have good prospects to continue,

Think about bringing grandma and grandpa with you -- but only if they're going to vote for the SPD.

We Germans know from our own experience that dictators can sometimes only be stopped with force.

It's clear that high (gasoline) prices are a burden for consumers and the economy,

I don't think much of dwelling for now on individual proposals for the final form of the European Union, who contradicted whom,

I made clear I cannot accept the precondition that we must cease military activities first and then start negotiating. I'm sure the NATO partners see it the same way,

On Sept. 14, Merkel ruled out the prospect of a joint government with the SPD, declaring, I am very confident that we will get a majority. ... The trend is upward. There is a lot of movement in the polls.

We are exploring the question of whether full-fledged negotiations can start, ... In such a phase, it's a political mistake to pose ultimatums.

I confirmed I was coming here last year and I didn't want to cancel it so as to show solidarity against terrorism and with Spain,

and Merkel, who, for electoral reasons, has never shown any consideration for trade unions, is all the more certain to do likewise.

take charge of the political process, and if indeed possible, to establish an Iraqi government responsible for functioning of the country.

We must take care that globalization does not become something people become afraid of.