Jens Spahn quotes
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“Every time I see niqabs, I feel very uncomfortable because it's the opposite of my idea of opened society.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.npr.org
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“One thing is for sure - if you are wearing a niqab, you will never, ever find a job. You will never, ever make friends, German friends or neighbors friends. So this is obviously something that is making integration impossible.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.npr.org
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“State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.spiegel.de
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“I don't support gay marriage despite being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.spiegel.de
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“The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : "On Being Gay, Conservative and Catholic". SPIEGEL interview, www.transcend.org. November 23, 2012.
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“It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : "Out on the Right: On Being Gay, Conservative and Catholic". Interview with Markus Feldenkirchen and René Pfister, www.spiegel.de. November 23, 2012.
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“I didn't choose to be gay. It would be more accurate to say that it was determined by nature.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : "Out on the Right: On Being Gay, Conservative and Catholic". Interview with Markus Feldenkirchen and René Pfister, www.spiegel.de. November 23, 2012.
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“Let's not ask whether the parents are gay or heterosexual. The important thing is who the best parents are in each individual case.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : "Out on the Right: On Being Gay, Conservative and Catholic". Interview with Markus Feldenkirchen and René Pfister, www.spiegel.de. November 23, 2012.
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“I've always felt at home in the Church. Catholics are often more laid back than they are given credit for - presumably because at the back of their minds they realize that, if necessary, they can always confess everything to their local priest.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : "Out on the Right: On Being Gay, Conservative and Catholic". Interview with Markus Feldenkirchen and René Pfister, www.spiegel.de. November 23, 2012.
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“I'm a devout individual so I remain faithful to my church.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : "On Being Gay, Conservative and Catholic". SPIEGEL interview, www.spiegel.de. November 23, 2012.
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“As conservatives, we can only be glad if two people legally take responsibility for each other, in good times and bad.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.spiegel.de
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“Being gay is not a political accomplishment in itself. It's not enough to constitute a political platform.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.spiegel.de
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“Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.spiegel.de
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“A number of individuals tried to make my homosexuality a topic of debate. I admittedly found that rather upsetting.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.spiegel.de
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“I've never made a secret of my homosexuality.”
-- Jens SpahnSource : Source: www.spiegel.de
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