Then only we need no longer fear that we shall be opposed by stronger opponents whenever we take part in international politics.

We shall then be able to exercise our forces freely in fair rivalry with the other World Powers, and secure to German nationality and German spirit throughout the globe that high esteem which is due to them.
Such an expansion of power, befitting our importance, is not merely a fanciful scheme--it will soon appear as a political necessity.
The fact has already been mentioned that, owing to political union and improved economic conditions during the last forty years, an era of great prosperity has set in, and that German industries have been widely extended and German trade has kept pace with them.

The extraordinary capacity of the German nation for trade and navigation has once more brilliantly asserted itself.

The days of the Hanseatic League have returned.

The labour resources of our nation increase continuously.