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We shouldn't discuss the world of tomorrow in terms of becoming a balance to the United States. The real issue is whether the United States will define herself as part of the U.N. system-or not.

Joschka Fischer

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Joschka Fischer
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: April 12
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