Quotes of the week

"When I call a press conference, come."

What former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff told journalists when asked if he had submitted his nomination at the Electoral Office.

"Not possible."

Javier Solana, EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, on Labour leader Alfred Sant's proposal to renegotiate conditions on shipyards and agriculture.

"Should not be rejected."

The advisory opinion of the European Court of Human Rights on Malta's all-male list of candidates for the post of judge of the same court.

"Scandalised... I cannot criticise the billboard and then accept donations. My conscience won't let me."

Mgr Victor Zammit McKeon, who runs a centre for disadvantaged children, saying he will not accept aid from Anglu Xuereb's AX Foundation, after Azzjoni Nazzjonali erected a billboard pledging to close down the Balzan open centre.

"Pure as morning dew is the joy that fills my heart when I'm with you."

Winning quote of the Baci Love Message competition.