"That is why I called an ambulance, after all it's smack not candy."
Brooks Lia, 35, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison for dumping an overdose victim, during his trial.

"Scandalous."
John Dalli, Social Policy Minister, describing the hospital waiting lists.

"Very hurt."
Louis Deguara, former Health Minister, responding to John Dalli's comments, which he felt reflected poor knowledge of the problems in hospital.

"We're sending a clear message to the people involved in the fireworks industry that illegal practices will not be tolerated."
Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, Home Affairs Minister, on the launch of a bill to introduce tougher penalties for the illegal manufacture and storage of fireworks.

"Europe has had enough of divisions and iron curtains in its history."
Svante Stockselius, head of the European Broadcasting Union shooting down the idea of two Eurovision Song Contests for Eastern and Western Europe.

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