Romano Prodi Quotes (162 Quotes)

Enough. It's time to work. I am working calmly for a future government, and that's what we must do.

We need to take a good look at the accounts, speak to the European Commission and to take a rapid decision.

It's necessary to restore the credibility of a great country like Italy and therefore time is a strategic factor.

We decided not to propose a date, we decided to propose a plan for helping Turkey.

Italy's sole commitment will be for reconstruction and aid.

We have won, and now we have to start working to implement our program and unify the country. Until the very end we were left in suspense, but in the end victory has arrived.

I expect him to start doing telemarketing. Pretty soon he'll be selling carpets. It's not right that he take advantage of the media in this way.

Nobody can be rich and stupid for more than one generation.

In a couple of days I will make the decisions that are required of me.

This data is worse than what had been given to the European Commission. There's an increase in debt for a second year in a row after there had been such an effort made to lower it.

It's beyond our every dream. We needed that. Italy needed that.

We have given an example of real change in freedom and democracy. The new Europe will be something big in the world.

After what he said about vote-rigging, he should ask for forgiveness.

We will work to deserve the trust that our voters have shown us and to earn the trust of those who have legitimately decided to vote for the other coalition.

I hope that the intermediate period won't last too long, and I also hope that there will the possibility for the technical exchange of information, the advice which is necessary at these kinds of moments.

So when you are faced with a decision on the euro, it is not surprising that many people are confused. They still try to squeeze the euro debate into the old language. But deep down it is a matter of deciding where one's future lies. It is a matter of political will and courage.

Finally this electoral story is over. After the court ruling, Italians have no further doubts about our victory. Now we are working for a strong government and to resolve the problems of Italian society.

an attack against a diplomat in such circumstances is an attack against democracy, the founding principle of the European Union.

Foreign policy can mean several things, not only foreign policy in the narrow sense. It can cover foreign policy, relations with the developing world, and enlargement as well.

But Italy can only have any real influence on world affairs if it carries weight in Europe.

Well, he (Berlusconi) is unable to lose, to admit that we won. He will never do (it). He is absolutely unable to admit the truth.

The truck will touch the country's problems first hand,

The situation seems calmer, because I know there's nothing to worry about. We need patience, but in the end, this is democracy.

We can govern for five years. Of course we'll need cooperation, but last night I said we would work for all Italians, not just some of them.

It is a completely straightforward victory. We have a majority in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate and we will work and govern the country well.

I do not know what he's talking about. Since he controls everything, he doesn't trust himself.

Now let's leave these things aside and begin to work for the country.

There is nothing to worry about we are serene.

I think it's arriving very late, we've been asking for it for months. But we could not have the reform on savings because the governing coalition did not agree on it.

It's bizarre that the head of government is the one who is spreading fear and undermining confidence in democracy.

getting worse at frightening speed.

a very significant initiative, and both the EU and Russia will benefit from it.

We only make promises we know we can keep.

There are terrible living conditions and unhappiness, (even) where everybody is Italian.

I am not a newcomer, you know, so I want to be judged for what I did when I was prime minister last time in Italy and president of the European Commission for more than five years.

I asked the industrialists to choose, to make a decision, because the problems facing this country are not only the concern of government, but a matter for everyone.

Italy can't be just considered a prey.

a serious danger that must be met with eyes wide open.

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

The new governor will know how to rebuild the dignity of this institution that has been severely tested during the dramatic events that have battered the Italian financial system.

Accepting unanimity as a rule for decision-making means no decision will be taken. The right of veto spells deadlock for the union,

The Lithuanian voters have made a historic choice over this weekend, one which I am sure is the right one,

Before he was more a guest and a protagonist. Now he's one of the Eight,

I've been working on the government agenda for a few days now. There is no problem (regarding Berlusconi), it doesn't impede our actions. But it's sad.

We'll work for our electors but also to gain the trust of those who legitimately voted for the other coalition.

We have won by a whisker, now we must begin to govern.

Finally the electoral affair is over. Italians have no more doubts about our victory.

The country is divided ... it was a very difficult battle, until the last minute we were on the edge of the razor but in the end victory arrived.

Mine is not only an appeal to go to the polls, but a call for the reconstruction of the country. Only together can we make it.

We can govern for five years. My government will be politically and technically strong.