But, as environment minister, I am very interested in a thriving German automobile industry, because I can only pay for the rising costs of environmental protection at home and abroad if there are people in Germany with jobs and who pay taxes.
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Nationality: German Type: Politician Born: September 12, 1959 |
I'm not a driven businessman, but a driven artist. I never think about money. Beautiful things make money.
Anybody who's ever had the privilege of seeing me play knows that I am the greatest pitcher in the world.

