Joschka Fischer

“I don't believe, in the 21st century, in the balance of power system. This is a European idea of the 19th and 20th centuries.”

“A transitional government is the beginning of a transfer of sovereignty. It's a question of Iraqi security and moving forward with the political process.”

“There are differences in the world community. But we have a common interest in a strong multilateral system.”

“We shouldn't discuss the world of tomorrow in terms of becoming a balance to the United States. The real issue is whether the United States will define herself as part of the U.N. system-or...”