“Truth is a matter for theologians and philosophers. Politics is not concerned with the truth but with perceptions.”

“Die Frage der Wahrheit ist Sache von Theologen und Philosophen. In der Politik geht es nicht um Wahrheit, sondern um Wahrnehmung.”

“Gerade das vor aller Öffentlichkeit Ausgebreitete verdeckt nur allzu oft das tiefste Geheimnis.”

“It is often that which is displayed for all to see that hides the deepest secrets.”

“In my mind my obituary is done.It is done and it is right. It tells the truth and as awful as it can be, the truth is what matters. It is what I should be remembered by, if I'm remembered at all. Remember the truth. that is all that matters”

“...if you can accept the truth and live with it your heart will be at peace.”

“Like most so-called debates between liberals and conservatives, they weren’t interested in listening or responding to each other. They were solely concerned with making sound bites.”