Horst Koehler Quotes

A collection of quotes by Horst Koehler.

Horst Köhler is a German economist and politician who served as the ninth President of Germany from 2004 to 2010. Born on February 22, 1943, in Skierbieszów, Poland, he grew up in West Germany and studied economics and political science. Prior to his presidency, Köhler held various leadership positions, including the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance. His presidency was marked by his commitment to economic reform and increasing Germany's international involvement.

I am convinced we shall succeed. I have faith in this countr

I am convinced we shall succeed. I have faith in this country, because I have faith in its people.

Horst Koehler

Faith

Responsibility and respect of others and their religious bel

Responsibility and respect of others and their religious beliefs are also part of freedom.

Horst Koehler

Freedom

Germany must be a country which generates political ideas an

Germany must be a country which generates political ideas and leadership, which is capable of compromise, which is sovereign and yet knows that it needs its partners on both sides of the Atlantic.

Horst Koehler

Leadership