"Behind us is one of the worst nights that Europe has seen in a long time. The people in Paris have to suffer through a nightmare of violence, terror and fear. And I want you and all French people today from here to say one thing: We, the German friends, we feel you so close. We cry with you. Together, we will lead you with the fight against those who have done you so something incomprehensible.
I am thinking of the more than 120 people, whose lives were stolen and I am thinking of the families and relatives. Rest assured: Germany feels with you, with your pain and your grief.
I am also thinking of the many injured, they may recover physically and mentally.
The people, for whom we mourn, were murdered in front of cafes, restaurants, concert hall or on the open road. They wanted the lives of free people living in a city that celebrates life. And they are taken on murderers who hate this exact life of freedom. This attack on freedom is not only Paris. He says all of us, he makes us all. And that's why we are all together give the answer.
Since initially the response of the security forces. The federal government is to close contact with the French government and has offered its assistance. We will do everything possible to help in the hunt for the perpetrators and backers and jointly to lead the fight against these terrorists. I will now come together during the day with the competent ministers to discuss the further development of the situation in France and all issues related.
And then we also give a clear answer as a citizen. The other words, we live by the compassion, of charity, of the joy of the community We believe in the right of everyone to the right of everyone to seek his fortune and live, to the respect for the other and on. the tolerance. We know that our free life is stronger than any terrorist. Let's give the terrorists the answer by living our values confidently. And as we affirm these values throughout Europe. Now more than ever. "
