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When the ultimate case is discussed — deployment of the German military — it should be Germany can neither answer 'no' out of principle or give an automatic 'yes.'

Joachim Gauck

One thing is clear,... A proximity to the people who are willing to take on responsibility, who are everywhere in our country and not just in politics, will be my main mission. I want to be active in inviting these people to take on responsibility and not just stand around as spectators and critical observers of public life.

Joachim Gauck

Joachim Gauck

Joachim Gauck

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Born: January 24, 1940 (age 86)

Bio: Joachim Gauck is the President of Germany, serving since March 2012. A former Lutheran pastor, he came to prominence as an anti-communist civil rights activist in East Germany.

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