Was Helmut Schmidt too pragmatic?
Some may have viewed my pragmatism as a lack of strong conviction. However, I always saw it as a necessary tool for effective governance. In a world of competing interests and complex realities, rigid adherence to abstract principles often leads to paralysis. My aim was to achieve tangible results that benefited the populace, which required adaptability and a keen awareness of what was achievable in practice, even if it meant difficult compromises.
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