Italy is divided between us and them, rich and poor, north and south, young and old, employed and unemployed.

In the darkest days of European history, America stood close by us and today we stand close by America. Nothing will ever be the same.

Are we all clear that we want to build something that can aspire to be a world power - not just a trading bloc, but a political entity?

I don't want to pass a punitive law, or use politics as a vendetta.

No one wants to lose their job, or cede the power they've acquired.

If you don't want to call it a European army, don't call it a European army. You can call it 'Margaret', you can call it 'Mary-Anne', you can find any name, but it is a joint effort for peace-keeping missions - the first time you have a joint, not bilateral, effort at European level.

We are involved in a constitution-building process of historic importance. The Convention should mark a new stage in European integration.