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“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.”
“As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.”
“Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.”
“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.”
“We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.”