Ladies and gentlemen, on the occasion of my election I received many letters from people representing all segments of the population and all professions, especially from the younger generation, linking my inauguration with great - far too great - expectations.

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

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

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...

Disarmament requires trust.

Disarmament requires trust.

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.

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

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

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...

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...