“Nothing should detract from the right to God-given dignity at any age.”

Archbishop Paul Cremona stressing the importance of respecting every person’s worth, as he exchanged Christmas greetings with the public.

“This is not about me, but about what the country needs.”

Nationalist MP Franco Debono insisting the ultimatum he gave the Prime Minister to split the home affairs and justice portfolios was in the country’s interests... even though it was ‘undermining’ his health.

“The Prime Minister has nothing to add.”

A spokesman for the Prime Minister is tight-lipped after Franco Debono dropped the bombshell that he will withdraw parliamentary support unless the Home Affairs and Justice Ministry is split by the end of the year.

“Home just in time for Christmas.”

Beppe Fenech Adami, son of President Emeritus Eddie Fenech Adami, relieved that his father is out of hospital after being fitted with a pacemaker and can join in the family festivities.

“Let my brother go or I’ll report you to the police.”

Omar Debono, one of three brothers attacked in Paceville, had no idea their aggressor was an off-duty policeman.

“I’m an alien in an alien land... What do I do?”

Distraught Kerry Embleton turns to the press after her husband Terry, who was caught in possession of 74 packets on cannabis, walked out of hospital and disappeared – he remains missing 14 days on.