Statistics tell us that of the 500,000 people who arrived, those who are granted political asylum are more or less 10 percent. I mean those who are fleeing from war, from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, parts of Nigeria. Welcoming them, in all of these cases, is our duty. For illegals, though, expulsion is needed.
Matteo SalviniWe don't need a strongman. But we need a strong country that is not subordinate to Europe. With its own currency, for example.
Matteo SalviniI don't understand why Italians should be bound to Brussels's choices without being able to express themselves through a referendum.
Matteo SalviniIf Rome gets to decide everything for the north and for the south, it's not a good and just thing.
Matteo SalviniGood relations with Russia are great news. Putting a stop to the [Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership] is great news. Defending American industry against the invasion of Chinese products. Renegotiating the role of NATO. And a similar approach on the issue of immigration. This is all great news.
Matteo Salvini