We must be capable of speaking a language of peace, but not one of surrender.

We all say no to war, we are all for justice and peace. But sometimes in order to maintain peace, armed action is necessary. But we hope it won't be the case.

In absolute terms, I am the most legally persecuted man of all times, in the whole history of mankind, worldwide.

I'm not a traditional politician, and I have a sense of humor. I'll try to soften it and become boring, maybe even very boring, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to.

I never understood where the satisfaction is when you're missing the pleasure of conquest.

In Italy, I am almost seen as German for my workaholism. Also I am from Milan, the city where people work the hardest. Work, work, work - I am almost German.

You have to make a joke every 10–15 minutes. It’s a way of keeping up morale.