-
It is not only the people of Gaza that can't afford having a fourth war - all the world cannot afford this.
-
It's not for me or another European to speak about domestic political choices or decisions in the U.S.
-
In a changing global landscape, Europe will be more and more an indispensible power.
-
Our interests are indeed common European interests, and the only way to serve them is by common means. That is why all Europeans, and all E.U. member states, have a collective responsibility to strengthen our Union.
-
We need to restart political processes to end wars.
-
Without justice, the most heinous crimes go unpunished; victims are unable to obtain redress, and peace remains an elusive goal, since impunity generates more hatred, leading to acts of revenge and more suffering.
-
The European vision is the United Nations' vision.
-
Jerusalem is not just a beautiful city: the challenge is to show that Jerusalem can be shared in peace and respect.
-
My passion was reading newspapers - and I became curious, in particular, about Islam and the Arab world.
-
There have always been different opinions on some elements of our sanction policy. It will probably stay that way... What is important is that we keep this unity and decide all together.
-
No country can become an E.U. member state if it introduces the death penalty.
-
A relatively young woman is perceived as younger than a relatively young man.
-
The European way is also the United Nations' way. And we believe in the U.N. because we believe in the same principles, in the same values, and our communities are built upon the same fundamental ideals.
-
I think that it is becoming more and more clear that the European Union is an indispensable partner in some fields.
-
E.U.-U.S. ties are deeper than any change in politics.
-
We take the same line as the United States: the austerity policies need to be accompanied by greater flexibility to stimulate growth.
-
As it happens in relationships that are open and frank and based on mutual respect, you say things as you think them, and this doesn't mean that you don't work together in a constructive way.
-
You can't demand generational change on the one hand and expect 40 years of experience on the other.
-
Many Italians suspect that this is our last chance for change.