89 Quotes by Joschka Fischer

We were horrified by the news of the bomb attack in Madrid this morning. This detestable act of terror that claimed so many victims fills us with deep sorrow and outrage.

When I heard that yesterday, I was very diplomatic and didn't pull a face. But in my head you could imagine what I was seeing: I saw people sitting around in dreadlocks with joints in their hands, and reggae music playing in the background.

Loyalty to allies is an important and central issue in German foreign policy but reason must always take priority,

Now you have to shoulder your responsibility to pave the way for a peaceful political future for your nation - a way which reflects your society's diversity and traditions and which will be acceptable to all Afghans. It is up to you the representatives of the Afghan people to seize this historic moment, ... Germany, the EU (European Union) and the international community led by the United Nations stand ready to help now and in long term.

Nobody can keep control of a military escalation. We have to do everything we can with diplomatic means to prevent this,

For me, the constitution is the most important treaty since the foundation of the European Economic Community (in 1957).

For me this is the end of a period of my life lasting 20 years, and a new beginning.

There is an ongoing debate about the reform of the U.N. system.

I think Iran should really bear in mind that this step is a step in the wrong direction, ... We are trying to prevent a negative trend with fatal consequences.