We have to give ourselves a constitution which marks the birth of Europe as a political entity.

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

Think what a revolution it will be if we manage to get everyone to pay their taxes.

The problem of Italy is not really a question of age. Japan has an older population, and it is now in full economic recovery. The problem is that Italy is old in the structure of the society.

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.

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.