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“Look at what the divisiveness of Brexit has done to the U.K.”
“Whether they are Jewish, Muslim, Christian, or atheist, everybody has a place in this society.”
“If you look at European societies since the financial crisis began in 2008, with very, very few exceptions, the differences between rich and poor have increased, and sometimes hugely.”
“I'm from Limburg, near the German border.”
“I believe many people - especially small- and medium-sized enterprises across the European Union - are disenchanted with Europe because we haven't delivered the goods.”
“Nationalism is like alcoholism: a short period of exaltation followed by a long period of headaches.”
“Europeans distrust a Europe that overpromises and underdelivers.”
“Nationalism makes us weak because its eternal seeking of enemies, its disdain of others, its need to feel superior makes cooperation with other nations to collectively guarantee our freedom and security much more difficult.”