The vast majority of Muslims living here are peaceful citizens. Unfortunately, however, we also see religious and political fanaticism among Muslim groups in Germany.

Freedom of the press is not questioned when investigative journalism unearths scandals, But that does not mean that every classified state document should be made available to journalists.

This fanaticism is what feeds terrorism. And this is precisely why Muslims must play an active role in opposing hate sermons and incitement to terrorism and extremism in their mosques.

There is no question that Iraq is one of the main problems. You'd have to be blind not to see what a magnet and generating force it's become for terrorist groups.

Procedures outside the stadiums and in the parking areas still need to be optimized, for example so that emergency medical services can leave the grounds on their way to the hospital faster.

On September 11 last year international terrorism entered a new dimension.

The hatred Muslim extremists feel against the West feeds on certain conflicts in the world.

The military has been tremendously important in the past during catastrophes and in protecting the population. But it shouldn't become an auxiliary police force.

We have points in common with the FDP, particularly when it comes to tax.

The attacks on the Paris Metro in the 1990s were committed by members of the local Muslim community, immigrants from the Maghreb region of North Africa.

Who knows what would have become of me, if my parents had not had their influence on me.

Wisdom is not a mysterious universe where your mind enters but it is a mysterious universe which enters your mind!

That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.

Values are the guiding principles through which you make choices and decisions. They are influenced by your beliefs, and will help you uphold a higher standard of personal character.

You restored me to the concept of home.

Always remember that the most important thing in a good marriage is not happiness, but stability.

We are all in the process of becoming.

If you will change, things will change for you.

I played professional level sports. When you're playing for money, it's a whole other level.

I'm a big fan of editing and keeping only the interesting bits in.

The effect of sailing is produced by a judicious arrangement of the sails to the direction of the wind.