“I will not keep my mouth shut as a result of this intimidation.”
Archbishop Charles Scicluna reacting to criticism of his speaking out against the government’s record on the environment and heritage.
“Ian Borg has to take the decision he needs to take, but if I were him I would have stopped works pending the outcome of the probe.”
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat shortly before Parliamentary Secretary for EU Funds Ian Borg halted works on his controversial Rabat property after he had earlier vowed to carry on despite a damning Ombudsman report and corruption probe.
“I don’t think you should tell me what to do.”
Ian Borg replying to a Times of Malta journalist who was inquiring about the Ombudsman’s report on his Rabat development permit.
“I always try to guide people down the right path by preaching peace in my Friday sermons.”
Imam Mohammed Elsadi speaking after a brief demonstration by Muslims against terrorism outside the Paola mosque.
“I find it very strange how we found out about the inquiry a day after I presented a policy document on good governance and a week after I presented a motion contesting a ruling by the Speaker.”
Opposition leader Simon Busuttil after hearing about a magisterial inquiry into his official car’s fuel consumption.
“I don’t want to jump the gun. I feel I cannot suspend him unless there is direct evidence pointing towards him.”
Speaker Anġlu Farrugia on why he lifted the the suspension of the Opposition leader’s driver, who was suspected of misusing the fuel allocation for Simon Busuttil’s official car.