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The people in East Germany have lived through so many changes in the last 15 years like never before in the country, and they did this often with great enthusiasm. But in the West we also have a high degree of transformations. Angela Merkel

Thus, the focus on this main political goal must become more visible in EU politics and to achieve this, we need a political impulse. It must be clear what the priorities on the agenda are. Angela Merkel

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I will not let anyone tell me we must spend more money. This crisis did not come about because we issued too little money but because we created economic growth with too much money and it was not sustainable growth. Angela Merkel

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So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be competitive if we wish to remain an interesting economic partner for the United States. This has to be done on the basis of strength, of competitiveness. Angela Merkel

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Eurobonds are absolutely wrong. In order to bring about common interest rates, you need similar competitiveness levels, similar budget situations. You don't get them by collectivizing debts. Angela Merkel

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For me, personally, marriage is a man and a woman living together. Angela Merkel

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I am for registered civil partnerships. Angela Merkel

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I am for our not having any discrimination in tax legislation. Angela Merkel

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The European Army is our long-term goal. But first we have to strengthen the European Defence Union. Angela Merkel

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Let us answer the terrorists by living our values with courage. Angela Merkel

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Germany stands in the fight against terrorism at France's side, united with many, many others. I am convinced that, despite all the difficulties, we shall win this fight. Angela Merkel

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I've often made critical comments about settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and in east Jerusalem, and my position hasn't changed. At the same time, it's equally important to me that the two sides, both Israel and the Palestinians, work towards a durable peace settlement: that's to say a viable two-state solution. Angela Merkel

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Former president Wulff said Islam belongs to Germany. That is true. I also hold this opinion. Angela Merkel

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Germany wants peaceful coexistence of Muslims and members of other religions. Angela Merkel

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I've learned that even the word 'jubilee' used in connection with the Reformation can give rise to discussions. Angela Merkel

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Free access to the single market will be granted to a country which accepts the four fundamental freedoms of movement of people, goods, services, and capital. Angela Merkel

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Here we have the Schengen agreement, and the truth is that for years we trusted each other and set border controls on the outer borders of the European Union. And as was the case with the economic and monetary union, with this step, regarding the management of the Schengen area, we did not go all the way in terms of political solutions. Angela Merkel

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For somebody who comes from Europe, I can only say if we give up this principle of territorial integrity of countries, then we will not be able to maintain the peaceful order of Europe that we've been able to achieve. Angela Merkel

Integrity Achieve Will Somebody Say Able Give Only Maintain Countries Principle Territorial Been Up Order Then Who Europe Peaceful

Having led many negotiations with countries outside the E.U. in the past, we would never enter the same compromises and reach the same good outcomes with states that don't shoulder the responsibilities and costs of the common market. Angela Merkel

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