Disarmament requires trust.

Quote by Gustav Heinemann

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Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

The time has come - and must come - for multilateral conversations about a secure...

The time has come - and must come - for multilateral conversations about a secure...

I appeal to the responsibility of the blocs and the major powers, not to seek...

I appeal to the responsibility of the blocs and the major powers, not to seek...

Therefore it does not help to sneer at the imperfection of today's reality or to...

Therefore it does not help to sneer at the imperfection of today's reality or to...

One of our most noble political tasks is to open up trust.

One of our most noble political tasks is to open up trust.

Ladies and gentlemen, on the occasion of my election I received many letters from people...

Ladies and gentlemen, on the occasion of my election I received many letters from people...

The secret of big and revolutionary actions also consists in discovering the tiny step that...

The secret of big and revolutionary actions also consists in discovering the tiny step that...

Insecurity and resignation mingle with the hope for a better order.

Insecurity and resignation mingle with the hope for a better order.

Not less, but more democracy - that is the demand, that is the great goal...

Not less, but more democracy - that is the demand, that is the great goal...

We have to recognize that the freedom of the individual has to be protected not...

We have to recognize that the freedom of the individual has to be protected not...

Liberal democracy must finally become the vital element of our society.

Liberal democracy must finally become the vital element of our society.

Trust cannot be commanded; and yet it is also correct that the only one who...

Trust cannot be commanded; and yet it is also correct that the only one who...

Some fatherlands are difficult. Germany is one of them. But it is our fatherland. Here...

Some fatherlands are difficult. Germany is one of them. But it is our fatherland. Here...

War is not the quintessential emergency in which man has to prove himself, as my...

War is not the quintessential emergency in which man has to prove himself, as my...

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

Ladies and gentlemen, I take office at a time in which the world is living...

Ladies and gentlemen, I take office at a time in which the world is living...

Everywhere, authority and tradition have to justify themselves in the face of questions.

Everywhere, authority and tradition have to justify themselves in the face of questions.