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German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures during her speech at the German federal parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Open quoteThe world is looking at Germany, whether we are strong enough to accept responsibility for the biggest crisis since World War II.Close quote

  • ANGELA MERKEL,
  • Chancellor of Germany, arguing before Parliament in Berlin that it is Germany's responsibility to assume the risk of a Eurozone bailout
Photo: Michael Sohn / AP | Source: NY Times