"Democracy is not the end point of mankind. There may be developments in many different directions in the coming centuries. Democracy has only existed for about 200 years. It started out with the American Declaration of Independence. The Americans got their ideas from the Europeans, in the main from the French, the Dutch and the British."
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Helmut Schmidt (1918-2015) was a prominent German politician who served as the Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Born in Hamburg, he was a wartime soldier before becoming a key figure in the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Schmidt's leadership was marked by his pragmatic approach to economic challenges and international relations during the Cold War, particularly his advocacy for European integration and NATO. His legacy endures as a symbol of stability and rationality in turbulent times, reflecting his deep commitment to democracy and global cooperation.
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"The British claim to have a special relationship with the U.S., but if you mention this in Washington, no one knows what you are talking about."
Helmut Schmidt