"When I say that we in Germany have to reduce our CO2 emissions by 40 percent by 2020, I’m not saying that because I love the environment so much, but because I believe it will ensure our economic surv…"

"I'm not a fan of social media. I prefer personal contact."

"If we now start to apologize for showing a friendly face in an emergency situation, then that is not my country."

"I'm not a morning person. But I try to be."

"I don't wear make-up every day. Only when I have to."