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We are not chosen by God, but by the voters—therefore we seek dialogue with all those who put effort into this democracy.

— Willy Brandt

Wir sind keine Erwählten, wir sind Gewählte. Deshalb suchen wir das Gespräch mit allen, die sich um diese Demokratie bemühen.

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