“I wouldn’t have signed the Bill. Principles are not for sale.”

Former president Eddie Fenech Adami reacting to outgoing President George Abela’s decision not to sign the Civil Unions Bill into law.


“The code of ethics should be the bible of the judiciary.”

President Abela urging members of the judiciary to abide by the code and to follow their conscience in the absence of written rules.


“We have a very intelligent Opposition leader who is knowledgeable in many things.”

Justice Parliamentary Secretary Owen Bonnici sarcastically hitting out at Simon Busuttil’s consultancy payments for a “pig restructuring scheme” and “research to set up wine bar”.


“Investigative journalism should always be protected even if there are mistakes in reporting.”

Constitutional Court judges in their judgment that cleared former il-Mument editor from libelling former disgraced police commissioner Lawrence Pullicino.


“I did not do anything wrong.”

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil defending his reputation and urging the Prime Minister to refer the matter to the Police Commissioner to investigate.


“We see no need for an applicant to pass through hell to get a permit.”

Planning Parliamentary Secretary Michael Farrugia unveiling proposals to radically shake up the planning authority.


“Perpetrators can run, but they will not be able to hide for long.”

Animal Rights Parliamentary Secretary Roderick Galdes condemning the “hideous” killing of the storks and announcing harsher punishments for illegal hunting.

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