Emma Bonino Quotes & Sayings

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister. — Emma Bonino

The individual couldn't find any attention in Italy. — Emma Bonino

I was very restless, but finally I found my way. — Emma Bonino

A woman must combine the role of mother, wife and politician. — Emma Bonino

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

I should have worried about taking responsibilities for which I was not ready. — Emma Bonino

The EU should have consolidated its different presences and purposes in Kosovo earlier. — Emma Bonino

The two great cultural and political currents of Italy have always only been concerned with the masses. — Emma Bonino

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

I am positive that flexibility is a feminine characteristic. — Emma Bonino

I felt that what is personal is political. — Emma Bonino

Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging. — Emma Bonino

My mother was a regular church-goer and was very tolerant. — Emma Bonino

I mean to defend the rights of individuals in a liberal prospect. — Emma Bonino

I am now concerned with women's issues in a different way: women from Afghanistan, from Cambodia. — Emma Bonino

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. — Emma Bonino

We are aware of the strategic location of Kuwait, besides the stable region. — Emma Bonino

Albania has to demonstrate that it is willing to be a reliable partner in the international community. — Emma Bonino

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

I met the Radicals and we liked each other reciprocally. — Emma Bonino

Women movements would form among the factory workers, a great mobilisation that destroyed the old models. — Emma Bonino

Women are clear-headed, they are more creative and for this reason, sometimes, also more fragile. — Emma Bonino

My family had liberal positions. — Emma Bonino

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. — Emma Bonino

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. — Emma Bonino

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. — Emma Bonino

Kosovo's destiny is clearly to join the European Union at some point. — Emma Bonino

The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature. — Emma Bonino

The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing. — Emma Bonino

I think nowadays economic liberties are an explosive issue. — Emma Bonino