We believe that we are going into the final phase of this election campaign in an excellent position. We feel well-equipped.

You have failed in this question. That's why you are in such a difficult position.

I think it was a big mistake by the chancellor to take a position before he saw the (U.N.) inspectors' report. That isolated Germany.

As politicians we have to react to the fact that many people do not feel that they can relate to the EU.

I feel sorry sometimes for these sportsmen and women who put in just as much effort as the footballers. For example, athletes train at least as hard as footballers but have to be happy if they can earn enough to finance a decent education.

We feel bound to the Christian image of humanity - that is what defines us. Those who do not accept this are in the wrong place here.