"(About the Democratic Party) We are not a beached whale; instead, we must become like Nemo the fish."

"Primary elections are not mandatory. If winning meant not holding them..."

"The government will fall next week; it is clear that it is now hanging by a thread."

"I continue to believe that trade unions and politics should remain independent. Just as politics should not interfere…"

"We are willing to go beyond Berlusconi and work with a government led by a responsible person such as Roberto Maroni."

"(About the death of Mino Martinazzoli) We mourn the loss of a great teacher and an irreplaceable political and cultur…"

"Deep sadness at the passing of Scalfaro. He taught us sacred respect for institutions. He defended and served the Con…"

"We are linking the economic recovery of our country to Expo, and this means that everyone must commit themselves. The…"

"Italy must emerge from its state of underestimation and self-harm, and Expo will be the perfect opportunity to do so."

"As Bersani said, we consider it legitimate that, like any defendant, Berlusconi should defend himself in court and ag…"