Quotes of the week

“Islam should become the religion of all of Europe.”
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi speaking at a lecture that 500 women paid to attend.

“I’m a woman of principle.”
Sandra Camilleri, who recently resigned from the PN to back ousted Sliema mayor Nikki Dimech who was charged with soliciting a bribe and reviling a police officer.

“How many more deaths will make it feasible to build a footbridge?”
Marlene Housley, whose 17-year-old daughter Emma died five years ago while crossing the Mrieħel bypass, expressing disgust at Transport Malta’s statement that it has shelved plans for a footbridge over the road because it is not financially feasible.

“I am humbled... that the government decided to choose me.”
Silvio Camilleri, who is to be Malta’s 22nd Chief Justice.

“We served the main course to 4,200 guests in 25 minutes.”
Island Hotels Group Holdings plc CEO Winston J. Zahra talking about the task Island Caterers were set – to cater for thousands of people at the Oriflame conference on the Granaries, the largest Malta has ever hosted.