German - Politician | April 3, 1930 - June 16, 2017
As a German, in view of the history of World War II and the terrible deeds of the Nazi period, I feel a special obligation to help as much as I can to develop European-Israeli relations and thus contribute to ensuring Israel's future and existence.
Helmut Kohl
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Our shared historical experiences led myself and Mitterrand to the decision that we must do everything to prevent further wars.
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When I was elected to head the German government, I was fortunate enough to find a partner in Francois Mitterrand.
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I have made a very good living, for more than 30 years, by being underestimated.
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In German history, we don't have many reasons to be proud.
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I have every reason, despite the resentment and exasperation, to be proud. I have nothing better to be proud of than being proud of German unity.
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It was a stroke of luck that there were about four to six leaders in power in the mid-'80s who really trusted one another and could really make things happen.
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There must be no question for us that we in the European Union and the eurozone stand by Greece in solidarity.
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I ask myself where Germany stands today and where it wants to go.
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