Foreign Minister Steinmeier on the death of Fritz Stern

Foreign Minister Steinmeier issued the following statement on 18 May on the death of Fritz Stern:

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With the death of Fritz Stern, the world has lost the most prominent American historian of German origin.

Throughout his life, he impressed us profoundly with his vast knowledge, his irrepressible curiosity and his talent for always also looking below the surface, thus making the world aware of what was not patently obvious.

In post-war Germany he was a key commentator on our young democracy, especially with regard to German-Jewish relations.

He was a highly valued analyst of German history, who always built a bridge of reconciliation for our country.

His confidence in us helped make it possible for us to have a “second chance”.

To the very end, he took a keen interest in political and social events of our time. His voice of friendship and trust will be missed by us all.

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http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/Presse/Meldungen/2016/160518_FritzStern.html?nn=479796