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...
alliance allies beyond consider deal decisions external impact interest necessary question sovereign spirit
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.
achieve common considered france germany peaceful position resolution war
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,
against arms considered continue fight joint nato nuclear responsibility russia united
(The United States) and Russia have a joint responsibility to continue nuclear disarmament and we must fight against a new arms race. And we find that the president's suggestions really should be considered and they should be considered by NATO and Russia and also in the U.S.,
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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,
consider highly political suggestion
I consider this suggestion to be highly important ... it must be put on the international political agenda.
chain marketing meat production trace
In meat production everyone has to be able to trace where the product comes from. The marketing chain has to be made transparent,
economy sensible
that is sensible for the economy as a whole.
trend
That is not going to change, ... the trend is upward.
people speak
I want to speak to as many people as possible,
behind focus past people
the need to put past differences behind us and focus on the people of that country.
coming favor main parties
I'm in favor of the two main parties coming together.
country media people proud
I'm proud of the people of our country who weren't shaken by the media's manipulation and the media power,
complete foundation government hope manage peace process pursue
I hope that you and your government will manage to pursue and complete the peace process on the foundation of what has already been achieved,
continue exchange hope opportunity soon
I hope we will soon have an opportunity to continue our exchange of thoughts,