Thomas De Maiziere Quotes
Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin.
The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual.
I am sympathetic to the fact that Turkey is doing everything it can to prevent the civil war in Syria from spilling over into its own country.
The Internet is a modern infrastructure that plays a key role in the future of the state.
I stand for a strong state that safeguards freedom. I don't need to show muscle for that.
WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible.
I see no constitutional problems with the identification, staving off and defusing of outside threats.
Each government minister views the circumstances of each issue differently. An interior minister has a different view of visa liberalization than does a foreign minister.
There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State.
I am a big advocate of what is known as net neutrality. This means that providers are compelled to transmit content without political or commercial pre-selection.
From my perspective, the state has to assume responsibility for the integrity of international communications.
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 rights abuses take place.
I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda.
Security matters should not be entrusted to people who make decisions without weighing things up.
