We have the tools, but we have to learn how to use them. That is my political philosophy.

I think I can regard myself as a political decision-maker.

We Finns represent a very transparent and open-minded way of reaching political decisions.

In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex.

If we go back in the history of different nations, violence and the use of force are part of their heritage. These are the traditions of mankind.

I think we have grave problems. I am very much concerned about environmental questions, even though in Finnish society, we are not facing the most urgent problems.