First France - Now Germany : USA, I'm SORRY

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said on Saturday he deeply regretted "exaggerated remarks" critical of U.S. moves against Iraq that soured his relations with President Bush.

In a further attempt to repair U.S.-German relations strained by his outspoken criticism, Schroeder said he was confident the dispute over Iraq would not cause long-term problems between the two countries.

"I deeply regret there were exaggerated comments -- also from cabinet members of my previous government," Schroeder told Der Spiegel magazine when asked if there were "grounds for self-criticism" for damage he caused to U.S.-German relations.

 

[PatPatriot]

How many times can one country be on the wrong side of history?
This country couldn't pick a winner with tommorows paper, what the fxck, sounds like he wants his money back.

 

. lets talk after iraq is rebuilt.

 

Agree, Fuk em...looks like the OUTspoken one was RIGHT!

 

[CarlKolchak]

Germany's constitution forbids them from
taking part in an invasion of another country.
Also Schroeder ran for election (and won)on
a campaign promise of maintaining neutrality
in case of a possible war in Iraq.Although
forbidden from taking part in foreign invasions,
germany does have the option of supporting
a particular side in a conflict,unlike say
Switzerland or Japan which have no constitutional option but to maintain neutrality.
So schroeder was just observing one of the
mandates of his electoral campaign.Unlike
Bush in 2000 or Blair in 2001,who made nary
a mention of Iraq in their campaigns as i
recall.
Even a cursory look at Germany's history should help one understand why having a law
against foreign invasion is mostly a good thing.
Although it does take the fun out of military
march routines.

 

You tell me who's who.

wil.