Emma Bonino - Quotes

I am positive that flexibility is a feminine characteristic. ---->>>

Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum. ---->>>

Albania has to demonstrate that it is willing to be a reliable partner in the international community. ---->>>

Women movements would form among the factory workers, a great mobilisation that destroyed the old models. ---->>>

The speed of movement towards independence will depend on Kosovo demonstrating that it is capable of treating minorities well. We have not always seen that. ---->>>

I felt that what is personal is political. ---->>>

Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging. ---->>>

I am now concerned with women's issues in a different way: women from Afghanistan, from Cambodia. ---->>>

I was very restless, but finally I found my way. ---->>>

Kosovo's destiny is clearly to join the European Union at some point. ---->>>

Men don't have as many difficulties and are more supported to combine the different aspects of their life. ---->>>

My family had liberal positions. ---->>>

My mother was a regular church-goer and was very tolerant. ---->>>

The EU should have consolidated its different presences and purposes in Kosovo earlier. ---->>>

The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing. ---->>>

I mean to defend the rights of individuals in a liberal prospect. ---->>>

I met the Radicals and we liked each other reciprocally. ---->>>

I should have worried about taking responsibilities for which I was not ready. ---->>>

I think nowadays economic liberties are an explosive issue. ---->>>

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister. ---->>>

I was thrown into the Parliament right away. From 1976 to 1978 I was concerned with the abortion issue, later on with that of divorce. ---->>>

The individual couldn't find any attention in Italy. ---->>>

The two great cultural and political currents of Italy have always only been concerned with the masses. ---->>>

We are aware of the strategic location of Kuwait, besides the stable region. ---->>>

My mother's studies stopped with the third year of primary school, my father with the first. They taught me a deep sense of duty. But nobody was involved in politics in my family. ---->>>

I support the recommendations made by the International Crisis Group. The primary responsibility is for Kosovo Albanians to demonstrate that their treatment of minorities is adequate. ---->>>

I thought there had to be something I could do because it seemed crazy that, in addition to the psychological tragedy each woman has to face, came also all the rest. ---->>>