Konrad Adenauer quotes
Konrad Adenauer was a German statesman and the first Chancellor of West Germany after World War II. As a leading figure in rebuilding Germany, he played a crucial role in reestablishing democracy and fostering European integration. He is remembered for steering his country towards stability, prosperity, and close cooperation with Western Europe. Here are 22 of his quotes:
The French fear of German resurgence which caused France to press for a policy of dismemberment of Germany seemed to be altogether exaggerated. After 1945 Germany lay prostrate - militarily, economically and politically - and in my opinion this condition was a sufficient guarantee that Germany could not again threaten France. In the future United States of Europe I saw great hope for Europe and thus for Germany. We had to try to remind France, Holland, Belgium, and the other European countries that they were - as we were - situated in Western Europe, that they are and will forever remain our neighbours, that any violence they do to us must in the end lead to trouble, and that no lasting peace can be established in Europe if it is founded on force alone.
Konrad Adenauer
Konrad Adenauer
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Occupation: German Statesman
Born: January 5, 1876
Died: April 19, 1967
Quotes count: 22
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