Angela Merkel

I can say that we are very clear in our mind about the responsibility of the national soldiers for the break with civilisation that was the Shoah. We are firmly convinced that this is something that will have to be handed over to generations to come... so we don't see any reason to change our view of history. ”

It is a fact that, if I single out Germany, our rate of growth is too low and we have very high unemployment. ”

I think that the EU with the Lisbon agenda has put the right emphasis on growth and employment. ”

Let me say this on a personal note. Without the United States of America, I would in all probably not be able to stand here before you today. ”

India needs jobs, Germany needs people, and collaboration is crucial to meet the demographic needs of both countries. ”