Political leaders have to withstand headwinds.
You cannot protect something without intervening on some level. - Thomas De Maiziere
You cannot protect something without intervening on some level.
- Thomas De Maiziere
Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin. - Thomas De Maiziere
Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin.
Everyone learns in a crisis. - Thomas De Maiziere
Everyone learns in a crisis.
Security matters should not be entrusted to people who make decisions without weighing things up. - Thomas De Maiziere
Security matters should not be entrusted to people who make decisions without weighing things up.
I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda. - Thomas De Maiziere
I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda.
The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual. - Thomas De Maiziere
The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual.
One should never send soldiers on a mission based on just good will and good intent. Unfortunately, that can mean one has to stand by and watch human… - Thomas De Maiziere
One should never send soldiers on a mission based on just good will and good intent. Unfortunately, that can mean one has to stand by and watch human…
Showing strength is different than showing muscle. - Thomas De Maiziere
Showing strength is different than showing muscle.
WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible. - Thomas De Maiziere
WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible.
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