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Guido Westerwelle

(1961–2016) Politician

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Guido Westerwelle was a politician.

Quick Facts About Guido Westerwelle

Born: December 27, 1961
Died: March 18, 2016
Profession: Politician

About Guido Westerwelle

[Wikidata] German politician (FDP), Foreign Minister of Germany (1961-2016)... | [Wikipedia] Guido Westerwelle was a German politician who served as foreign minister in the second cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice-Chancellor of Germany from 2009 to 2011, being the first openly gay person to hold any of these positions. He also led the liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) from 2001

Quotes by Guido Westerwelle

I'm completely opposed to the idea of becoming accustomed to foreign military campaigns.

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Accustomed

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Military missions are not democratic development aid.

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Aids

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As foreign minister I cannot allow myself to be guided by emotions.

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Emotion

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As a minister, I would rather be criticized for thoroughly weighing the options, and sometimes even voicing my doubts, than to be…

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Combat

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I sometimes read that it's time for German democracy to finally grow up. I don't see it as a sign of maturity…

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Democracy

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Military missions cannot be a normal tool of politics, but instead must remain the great exception.

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Exception

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I was never a member of the peace movement or a pacifist, nor was I ever carried away from a demonstration outside…

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Carried away

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The fact that someone didn't experience the war itself doesn't mean that he doesn't perceive its consequences.

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Consequence

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