I am sympathetic to the fact that Turkey is doing everything it can to prevent the civil war in Syria from spilling over into its own country. Votes: 12
Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin. Votes: 11
WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible. Votes: 7
I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda. Votes: 6
The Internet is a modern infrastructure that plays a key role in the future of the state. Votes: 6
Service disruptions have to be avoided or at least resolved as quickly as possible. When the Internet goes down, consumers don't notice the difference between a technical malfunction, an act of sabotage by hackers or a military attack. Votes: 4
Each government minister views the circumstances of each issue differently. An interior minister has a different view of visa liberalization than does a foreign minister. Votes: 4
Everyone learns in a crisis. Votes: 3
From my perspective, the state has to assume responsibility for the integrity of international communications. Votes: 3
I am a politician, but I am also a Christian. Votes: 3
Political leaders have to withstand headwinds. Votes: 3
Showing strength is different than showing muscle. Votes: 3
The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual. Votes: 3
There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State. Votes: 3
I am a big advocate of what is known as net neutrality. This means that providers are compelled to transmit content without political or commercial pre-selection. Votes: 2
I see no constitutional problems with the identification, staving off and defusing of outside threats. Votes: 0
I stand for a strong state that safeguards freedom. I don't need to show muscle for that. Votes: 0
One should never send soldiers on a mission based on just good will and good intent. Unfortunately, that can mean one has to stand by and watch human rights abuses take place. Votes: 0
Security matters should not be entrusted to people who make decisions without weighing things up. Votes: 0
You cannot protect something without intervening on some level. Votes: 0