Some of the American military obviously were thinking in terms of fighting a nuclear war. I was opposed to that. — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
If somewhere is a deficiency the normal American answer would have been well then, let's spend some more money, build some more weapons and… — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
[Ronald] Reagan seems to be a man of some basic convictions and on the other hand willing to let others do the ground homework,… — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
I have had and still do have every confidence in Paul Nitze, a man whom I have known for decades, one of the wisest… — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
Population growth and the proliferation of mega-cities around the world redefines the entire global security agenda. — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
Some of the American military obviously were thinking in terms of fighting a nuclear war. I was opposed to that. — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
Ronad Reagan might go down to history as a man who in the end of this administration brought about the first nuclear arms reduction… — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
President [Ronald] Reagan never has tried to become an expert on military matters. He never has endeavored to learn the most important details in… — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
What I do see, for instance, is that the French are not very happy with the ... I am happy but they are not… — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
President [Ronald] Reagan told me he would negotiate and negotiate and negotiate with the Soviets, and I believed him. — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
The catch word is equilibrium again, informed the field what are conventional weapons or nuclear weapons of different qualities. You cannot make up for… — Helmut Schmidt Copy Share Image
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