There is nothing false or arrogant about German pride in German technical and business skills. Douglas Hurd arrogantbusinessfalse Change image and share on social
It was essentially for self defence that we went to war in Afghanistan and would go to war in Iraq. Douglas Hurd afghanistandefenceessentially Change image and share on social
It is normal for politicians in all countries to profess themselves the pupils of history, anxious to draw the right lessons from her teaching. Douglas Hurd anxiouscountrydraw Change image and share on social
We, Britain and Germany, can neither of us be happy about our handling of the Iraq war. Douglas Hurd britaingermanyhandle Change image and share on social
A genuinely democratic Iraq might well act as a fresh spur. Douglas Hurd actdemocraticfresh Change image and share on social
But Germany will always suffer, I fear, from the intensely dramatic character of the crimes of the Third Reich. Douglas Hurd charactercrimedramatic Change image and share on social
No military timetable should compel war when a successful outcome, namely a disarmed Iraq may be feasible without war, for example by allowing more time to the UN inspectors. Douglas Hurd allowcompeldisarm Change image and share on social
History provides no precise guidelines. Douglas Hurd guidelinehistoryprecise Change image and share on social
The tragedy of 9/11 galvanised the American superpower into action, leaving us in Europe divided in its wake. Douglas Hurd actionamericandivide Change image and share on social
Despite this lamentable lack of balance in our education I do not believe that either children or adults in my country are permeated by a widespread hostility to Germany. Douglas Hurd adultbalancechild Change image and share on social
