Quotes from Gerhard Schroder

A common currency imposes on us a duty to cooperate more on policy.

Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive.

I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days.

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

As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine.

The question of feasibility, the question of cost, the question of including partners elsewhere in the world, the question of the effect of this project on arms agreements - all these issues are in discussion.

As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.

Any degree of unemployment worries me.

We are seeing significant growth in foreign investment in Germany.

This question about Iraq has gotten personal.

Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance.

A market that's as open as possible is the precondition for a successful economy, and a successful economy is the precondition to being able to pay for social security.

I am not the German Tony Blair. Nor am I the German Bill Clinton. I am Gerhard Schroeder, chancellor of Germany, responsible for Germany. I don't want to be a copy of anyone.

Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.

Next, we will create a modern immigration law.

My impression is that American policy speaks not of antagonism but rather partnership.

We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.

Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.

I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days.

As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine.

Indeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union.

Whatever the details of union may be, there's no doubt we need more policy coordination in Europe.

There's no conflict between the social-welfare state and open markets.

Take the military option off the table - we have already seen it doesn't work.