What was Adenauer's main political philosophy?
My approach has always been grounded in pragmatism and a deep understanding of history. I do not adhere to rigid ideologies. Instead, I prioritize stability, order, and the tangible well-being of the German people. The gravest threats we faced were communism from the East and the lingering specter of nationalism. Therefore, my central tenet was to firmly anchor Germany in the West, in democratic alliances like NATO and the nascent European communities. This was not a matter of abstract theory, but a practical necessity for survival and recovery. We could not afford to be isolated or to repeat past mistakes.
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