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We are seeing now that without the contribution of the Social Democrats, Germany cannot be governed. We are a proud and self-confident party. We should now act based on that pride, and not out of fear.

Martin Schulz

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Martin Schulz
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: December 20
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