Helmut Kohl
DUE TO LEGAL ISSUE (STRINGER NOT WORKING WITH SCANPIX ANYMORE) DO NOT USE German Chancellor Helmut Kohl (L) gestures as he chats with French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin (C) and French President Jacques Chirac 17 June before the start of the second day of the European Union summit in Amsterdam.
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No, the people are not being asked their opinions during this European crisis. How could that happen, in light of the speed with which bailout packages are being put together and firewalls built? But even at times like these, when what is at stake is nothing less than 'a question of war and peace,' to quote former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, the parliament's role should not be forgotten.
Europe is our future ... There is no alternative to Europe. We have every reason to be optimistic that our Europe will emerge strengthened from this current crisis -- if we want it to. Let us not be misled.More quotes »
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