Joschka Fischer Quotes (76 Quotes)

We are still far away from a solution the rifts are still wide and deep,

Loyalty to allies is an important and central issue in German foreign policy but reason must always take priority,

We have to go back to normal business with our most important ally, the United States, and with France -- the most important outside of Europe and the most important ally inside,

We were horrified by the news of the bomb attack in Madrid this morning. This detestable act of terror that claimed so many victims fills us with deep sorrow and outrage.

For me this is the end of a period of my life lasting 20 years, and a new beginning.

We are ready to train new Iraqi forces outside Iraq. We did it in Abu Dhabi.

The participation in European elections was always not very exciting. People are very interested in European issues, but they don't see the person who is representing Europe.

Today we have agreed on these principles. Much is left to do, ... There are differences of opinion on whether to stop the bombings.

I was one of the last live rock 'n' rollers in German politics, ... Now the lip-synching generation is coming.

There is a big question as to whether this consequence has been thought through and discussed in the U.S.

We will not send troops. Germany is not committed to Iraq - we will not commit ourselves with troops.

We have every interest in seeing that the military use of nuclear power will be contained.

The United States is our most important ally. They helped us many times. Without the United States, the unification or German democratisation after the Nazi period would have been much more complicated, or almost impossible.

Nobody can keep control of a military escalation. We have to do everything we can with diplomatic means to prevent this,

The efforts of the Philippine and Libyan governments as well as the close cooperation of the affected governments have finally led to a solution,

We are ready day and night, 24 hours, seven days a week, when there is a need, we will be there and the door will be open and everything will be tried,

What will we do in a globalised world? All human beings are equal, so they have the same right to have the same lifestyle-the same social security, jobs, education.

When I heard that yesterday, I was very diplomatic and didn't pull a face. But in my head you could imagine what I was seeing I saw people sitting around in dreadlocks with joints in their hands, and reggae music playing in the background.

A transitional government is the beginning of a transfer of sovereignty. It's a question of Iraqi security and moving forward with the political process.

It's a historic step Europe has won today. It's a big chance for both sides,

Now the way must be cleared for the will of the Serbian people to take effect. The army and police, too, must respect the will of the Yugoslavs and should not use force against the people.

To those who say the results of this election are already definite, I say Look at the number of undecided,

A just and long term Middle East peace can only be reached through a cessation of the spiral of violence, moderation from all sides and a return to the negotiating table,

There is an ongoing debate about the reform of the U.N. system.

Now you have to shoulder your responsibility to pave the way for a peaceful political future for your nation - a way which reflects your society's diversity and traditions and which will be acceptable to all Afghans. It is up to you the representatives of the Afghan people to seize this historic moment, ... Germany, the EU (European Union) and the international community led by the United Nations stand ready to help now and in long term.

This isn't about standing in the middle. We are a member of NATO and the United States is our most important partner in all security issues and in many other matters,