Political Quotes

Dear Mr. Chancellor: The news that it has been possible to rescue more of the miners who were trapped underground in the disaster at the Mathilde Mine in Lengede has been received with relief in America.

Along with the German people, we have followed intently efforts to bring up the survivors, whose courage we all admire.

But there are other troubles besetting the human family. Many of its members live in poverty and misery and despair.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much.