It was fear. He didn't want to see a united Germany. Stalin made it clear to me – I spoke with him many times – that they couldn't afford to let Germany build up again. They'd been invaded twice, and he wasn't willing to have it happen again. W. Averell Harriman Afford • Build • Clear • Fear • Germany • Him • Many Times • Me • See • Stalin • Twice • United Germany • Want
Our aims are absolutely clear: They are a high living standard in the country and a secure, free and comfortable life. Vladimir Putin Absolutely • Aims • Clear • Comfortable • Country • Free • High • Life • Living • Standard