Where There’s A Will, There’s

The Freedom Bell In Berlin Is, Like The Liberty Bell In Philadelphia, A Symbol Which Reminds Us That Freedom Does Not Come About Of Itself. It Must Be Struggled For And Then Defended Anew Every Day Of Our Lives.

Partners Like The United States And Germany Must Always Discuss All Issues, Including These Questions. I Welcome The Fact That A Discussion Over Legitimate Methods Of Questioning And Interrogation Is Taking Place In Both Germany And The United States.

I Want To See Everyone Contribute To The Overall Costs Of The System, And With Their Entire Earnings. I'm Convinced That An Objective Discussion Will Reveal That The Differences Between The Parties, Which Have Been Greatly Exaggerated In Some Quarters, Aren't That Significant After All.

I Take Advantage Of The Ability To Fly With Helicopters Belonging To The Federal Police Force, And This Privilege Is Consistent With Rules That Have Been In Place For Decades. A Chancellor Must Be Accessible At All Times And Be In A Position To Execute Their Duties As Best They Can. I Must Have The Ability To Immediately Return To Berlin If Necessary. There Are Also Security Considerations.

An Institution Like Guantanamo In Its Present Form Cannot And Must Not Exist In The Long Term. We Must Find Different Ways Of Dealing With Prisoners. As Far As I'm Concerned There's No Question About That.