“The energy alliance Germany is forging with Russia has the same philosophy behind it. To find a way to bind this huge Russian neighbor into a common European space, develop interdependent structures and ties, create some kind of trust, and then also benefit from easy access to the Russian gas fields which are at Europe's front door.”
Alexander Rahr
“We expected that since Germany, Russia and China called on Iran to declare their nuclear intentions peaceful, and for energy purposes, Iran would comply. That hasn't happened. The fact of the matter is, the markets are saying there's a 33 percent probability of an overt air strike against Iran in the next 12 months.”
John Murray
“Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
Hermann Goering
“Punish France, ignore Germany, and forgive Russia.”
Condoleezza Rice
“Russia, France, Germany and China. They revere their writers. America is still a frontier country that almost shudders at the idea of creative expression.”
James A. Michener
“In Germany, retailers are suffering from competitive pressures. They may not be willing to pass on energy costs.”
Peter Dixon
“The grand coalition should work out to be the best solution for Germany, ... Germany will remain close to Russia but will no longer depend on the very personalized symbols of Schroeder's politics. Germany under Merkel will work to establish the broad framework for a European Union policy toward Russia.”
Aleksander Kwasniewski
