I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a contamination.

I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities.

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.

There is no government in Europe where ministers go through that kind of confirmation process, which in fact is modeled on the way the U.S. cabinet members are confirmed.

I believe that reforms will not really take hold if they do not gradually come into the culture of the people.

I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership.

I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality.