German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the Bush Climate Dispute

Der Spiegel | Jun. 4, 2007 (Interview)
'I'm not Expecting a Solution this Week'

Merkel: I believe it will be very difficult, and that is by no means only because of the Americans. If the United States doesn't move, then a number of other nations may wait and see too. I'm not expecting a solution this week. This is a tough task we have to work at patiently. We Europeans have a clear position. For 10 years, I have fought passionately for climate protection. From the very beginning it has been a tough struggle -- it's not a terrain in ... Full Story »

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Joel Kulenkamp
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 by Joel Kulenkamp - Oct. 1, 2008

A very revealing interview; while Ms. Merkel may regard Bush's gesture the proverbial step in teh right direction, there's still "miles to go before they sleep" (apologies to Frost).

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Ben Ross
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 by Ben Ross - Oct. 1, 2008

European style civility and diplomacy from both sides, very refreshing.

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