I stated my concerns, the concerns being that one must be very careful that any process does not trigger a renewed arms race,

That there is turbulence at times in the parties involved is painful and not good, ... One or two have now fled abroad, or nearly fled abroad... The important thing now is to look forward. I'm sure it'll all turn out fine.

We need...to strengthen our European institutions and rigorously further develop the European integration process,

It's not the 1950s but rather a return to the 19th century,

Let's not be too sentimental or else we'll have to get out our handkerchiefs,

This is not just a German problem, ... It's a problem affecting all of Europe.