You cannot protect something without intervening on some level. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
Each government minister views the circumstances of each issue differently. An interior minister has a different view of visa liberalization than does a foreign… — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
I am sympathetic to the fact that Turkey is doing everything it can to prevent the civil war in Syria from spilling over into… — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
I stand for a strong state that safeguards freedom. I don't need to show muscle for that. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
I am a big advocate of what is known as net neutrality. This means that providers are compelled to transmit content without political or… — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
I see no constitutional problems with the identification, staving off and defusing of outside threats. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
The Internet is a modern infrastructure that plays a key role in the future of the state. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share
