“No amendment can guarantee maintenance.”

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on why he would vote against the divorce Bill even if he waspro-divorce.


“My principles are in conflict with the Nationalist Party.”

Sliema deputy mayor Cyrus Engerer explaining why he resigned from the PN – the party went against his liberal, democratic values. He also defected to the Labour Party.


“The problem is not Malta’s, it’s Nato’s.”

Home Affairs Minister CarmeloMifsud Bonnici defending the government’s decision to refuse the Spanish warship carrying 111 rescued migrants entry to Malta.


“Democracy cannot exist where there is censorship.”

Chris Gatt, director of the banned play Stitching, welcoming the review of censorship laws.


“This is so unreasonable no reasonable person could have thoughtit out.”

Former Justice Minister JoeBrincat on why he filed a judicial protest against Transport Malta.


“There is a genuine commitment.”

Airline Pilots Association president Dominic Azzopardi on how pilots were persuaded by the PrimeMinister’s determination to save Air Malta; this led Alpa to liftthe strike.

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