Quotes of the week

“Accept Franco’s demand.”

Former PN general secretary Joe Saliba urging the Prime Minister to concede to Nationalist MP Franco Debono’s demand to split the Home Affairs and Justice Ministry as this was in the country’s best interest.

“I would never tolerate such blackmail.”

Former Labour general secretary Dominic Fenech insisting that appeasing Franco Debono again would make the Prime Minister lose credibility.

“We did not go for self-pity or tears.”

President George Abela relishing the feel-good factor of L-Istrina, the fund-raising campaign that raised a record sum by radiating hope and courage.

“Cannabis is not OK. It screws up your mind.”

Terry Embleton blaming cannabis for the mess his life was in as he turned himself in to police after being on the run over drug charges.

“Absolutely not.”

Prof. Edwin Grech when asked if he was satisfied with the way police were handling the letter bomb murder of his daughter Karin in 1977.

“Organising two separate events in two adjacent localities is silly.”

Ecabs director Matthew Bezzina complaining about the traffic congestion created by having two New Year’s Eve parties in Valletta and Floriana.