Giorgio Napolitano quotes

Giorgio Napolitano was an Italian politician who served as the President of Italy for two consecutive terms. Widely respected for his diplomatic skills and commitment to constitutional values, he played a key role during challenging times in Italian politics. He became the first President in Italian history to be re-elected to a second term. Here are 13 of his quotes:

We owe it to our children to give them a dignified and hopeful future. (Giorgio Napolitano)
Now is the time to show maximum responsibility. It is not the time to pay off old scores nor for sterile partisan recriminations. It is time to re-establish a climate of calmness and mutual respect. View quote
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It takes a lot of effort to win back credibility after having lost it so heavily. View quote
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Speaking from my experience as a person involved for a long time in building the European Union, it is important to have patience and efforts to build a community of nations. View quote
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No part of Italian society should see itself as exempt from the effort to save Italy from collapse. View quote
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It's not just we Italians who are caught up in the difficulty. View quote
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It is a responsibility we perceive from the entire international community to protect the stability of the single currency as well as the European frame work. View quote
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If the constitutional process is not brought to a successful conclusion before the European elections, then the whole process might run out of steam. View quote
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No one, no social group, can today avoid the commitment to contribute to the clean up of public finances in order to prevent the financial collapse of Italy. The sacrifices will not be in vain, especially if the economy begins to grow again. View quote
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The principal of unity and indivisibility of the republic are the essential reference points. View quote
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This unprecedented crisis, which is without doubt the worst since the second world war, is not over. (Giorgio Napolitano)
We have to continue our efforts with determination. View quote
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The country will also need 'new forms of social welfare' instead of its current system which is excessively centred on pensions. View quote
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