The EU is on the brink of becoming a European Federation by the year 2010... I feel sure that Britain will fall in line. Joschka Fischer More Quotes by Joschka Fischer More Quotes From Joschka Fischer There is an ongoing debate about the reform of the U.N. system. Joschka Fischer debate ongoing reform I never use the concept, multipolar. I use multilateral. Because we have only one global power: whether you like it or not, this is the United States. Joschka Fischer united-states communication use Don't lose yourself in wishful thinking, angela Merkel will do nothing which will endanger the basic principles of the common market, of the EU. Joschka Fischer world If you want to have regional cooperation you need connectivity, streets, railways. It is important that this is understood by Brussels. Joschka Fischer industrials There are differences in the world community. But we have a common interest in a strong multilateral system. Joschka Fischer differences community strong world The situation in Iraq is dangerous but the regional situation is also very complicated and precarious. Joschka Fischer very dangerous situation complicated The United States is our most important ally. They helped us many times. Without the United States, the unification or German democratisation after the Nazi period would have been much more complicated, or almost impossible. Joschka Fischer more important complicated impossible We are ready to train new Iraqi forces outside Iraq. We did it in Abu Dhabi. Joschka Fischer outside new ready train We have an interest in excellent relations because we are neighbours as Europeans with Russia. We are allies with the United States in the NATO framework. Joschka Fischer nato because russia interest We have every interest in seeing that the military use of nuclear power will be contained. Joschka Fischer will seeing military power We were in opposition to the decision to go to war. But after the war happened, it was clear that you could not sit and look-there would be a breeding ground for terrorism or a new collapsed or failed state named Iraq! Joschka Fischer you terrorism decision war We will not send troops. Germany is not committed to Iraq - we will not commit ourselves with troops. Joschka Fischer send ourselves will germany
