Germany must be a country which generates political ideas and leadership, which is capable of compromise, which is sovereign and yet knows that it ne…

- Horst Kohler

In my view, the humanity of our world can be measured against the fate of Africa.

- Horst Kohler

It is just not enough to strengthen the secret services for the fight against terrorism but it's also necessary to advance dialogue between cultures.

- Horst Kohler

If we know where we want to go, then even a stony road is bearable.

- Horst Kohler

Germany's fate is decided first and foremost in Europe. Reconciliation and cooperation in Europe have brought us freedom, peace and prosperity. Who w…

- Horst Kohler

This is the biggest cemetery for Jews, Poles, Roma and Sinti. It must tell us that we have to come back here again and again. We must keep the memory…

- Horst Kohler

A few weeks ago we were reminded that other peoples - in particular the United States of America - fought so that we Germans could live in liberty. T…

- Horst Kohler

Responsibility and respect of others and their religious beliefs are also part of freedom.

- Horst Kohler

I will be guided by the Christian ethic and an awareness that human action is by nature transient.

- Horst Kohler