"In Europe it is particularly important that we build good relations to everyone who holds political responsibility because Europe can only be build together."

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"In Europe it is particularly important that we build good relations to everyone who holds political responsibility because Europe can only be build together."

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"Herr Schroder has conducted two electoral campaigns, and he is doing it again now, by not telling people what is really necessary. He keeps avoiding the difficult and uncomfortable issues, those that imply changes and therefore provoke discussions."

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"From this experience we have learned that in a big party it is important to have the necessary and often controversial discussions on policy issues such as the health system while in opposition."

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"For a few years, more people have been leaving our country than entering it. Wherever it is possible, we must lower the entry hurdles for those who bring the country forward."

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