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“Austria is unconditionally committed to the security of Israel and its citizens.”
“I think people are justifiably fed up of hearing migration talked about at the E.U. level but not seeing anything happen in practice.”
“In 2015, the majority of refugees and migrants reached the European Union through Greece. Greek authorities were overwhelmed by the sheer number of people arriving at their shores. But they did not stay there. They were waved through to Central Europe at an increasing pace.”
“Integration is a give and take.”
“We want Austrian-style Islam, not one controlled by other states.”
“The mishandling of the migration question in Europe has certainly created a very fertile ground for protest parties.”
“We all know that history cannot be undone. But let me assure you that we Austrians know that, because of our history, we have a great responsibility.”
“It is my assignment to change this country.”
“We are not a superpower like the U.S. We are a small and neutral country.”
“In the E.U., there are always morally superior people who think they have to educate the others.”
“Taking money in taxes and paying it straight back in subsidies is wrong.”
“We need to shift our focus from the debates about redistributing refugees within the E.U. and should concentrate more on external border protection.”
“I have always had excellent cooperation with the Jewish community in Austria.”
“We need a change of course in the European Union. The most important is the focus on the big questions and a European Union that steps back on the small questions.”
“If people have the choice of where they settle in Europe, then we cannot be surprised that they choose to come over here in search of a better life.”
“Many people have placed great hopes in our movement.”
“There is no better form of government than democracy.”
“If centrist parties face the challenges and start working for their people more efficiently, the ground for left- or right-wing populism will become less fertile.”
“Lots of migrants live in our country, and they make a significant contribution to our economy.”
“We view the protection of Jewish life as a mission. We have a historical responsibility, and this is our duty as a republic.”