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Most politicians are either generalists or specialists. It's very rare that a politician is both.
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It's my impression that investment in Europe is done for the right reasons. Europe is a very good place to do business; it's a large market.
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Technology is, in many respects, an enabler for an open, transparent society. But it's also an enabler for supervision to a completely unforeseen degree. And for commercialising personal space to an unforeseen degree.
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I don't think much about politics as such because it has no room in our working processes. Eventually, our cases will have to stand up in court. And court will hear nothing about politics.
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I get all my U.S. politics from 'The Daily Show.'
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Elephants are social, thoughtful animals. They live in communities and - I have to say it - in matriarchal societies. They bear no grudge, but they remember well.
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When we do merger rulings, we have strict deadlines: 25 days. It is extremely intensive, and you must decide how you can do it before your spouse says, 'You know I still love you, but please spend some more time at home.'
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A woman who wants to go places needs to bring her own ladder.
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The list of plane reservations I keep on my phone - it's very, very, very long.
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I do not have an issue with specific countries or companies; what I'm interested in are schemes which allow for preferential treatment, for selectivity... If this has to change, it's countries that will have to change this.
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I remember when I cut my hair. I used to have hair to my shoulders. Immediately, people said, 'Oh, but that's the power cut. Now she looks like a man.'
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I think a lot can be said for consolidation, but I think it should be done for the right reasons.
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Being a politician, I know how motivating it can be when the public is outraged.
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