Emma Bonino quotes

I am positive that flexibility is a feminine characteristic. (Emma Bonino)
A woman must combine the role of mother, wife and politician. View quote
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Women are clear-headed, they are more creative and for this reason, sometimes, also more fragile. View quote
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Albania has to demonstrate that it is willing to be a reliable partner in the international community. View quote
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The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature. View quote
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I mean to defend the rights of individuals in a liberal prospect. View quote
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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. View quote
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I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister. View quote
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I should have worried about taking responsibilities for which I was not ready. View quote
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I met the Radicals and we liked each other reciprocally. View quote
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My mother was a regular church-goer and was very tolerant. (Emma Bonino)
The two great cultural and political currents of Italy have always only been concerned with the masses. View quote
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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. View quote
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I felt that what is personal is political. View quote
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The EU should have consolidated its different presences and purposes in Kosovo earlier. View quote
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Kosovo's destiny is clearly to join the European Union at some point. View quote
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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. View quote
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Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging. View quote
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I was very restless, but finally I found my way. View quote
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The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing. View quote
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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. (Emma Bonino)
Women movements would form among the factory workers, a great mobilisation that destroyed the old models. View quote
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Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum. View quote
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I think nowadays economic liberties are an explosive issue. View quote
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I am now concerned with women's issues in a different way: women from Afghanistan, from Cambodia. View quote
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