Quotes of the week

"The EU should not be used as a political football."
Labour leader Alfred Sant insisting that his party wants Europe to be close to the citizen, but that Malta's interests have to be safeguarded.

"Hors d'oeuvre..."
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi describing the fiscal package of his party's electoral manifesto, which includes a 10 per cent income tax reduction.

"As a result of new corporate policy, di-ve.com will not, for the foreseeable future, cover political statements..."
A notice posted on the portal, and later removed. Go remains mum on its decision to politically gag its news portal.

"We hope this mistaken decision is not the result of any political interference and we call on you to withdraw it..."
The Journalists' Committee and the Institute of Maltese Journalists condemning Go's decision.

"Do we want our society to be stained with the blood of the unborn child?"
Archbishop Paul Cremona in his homily to mark Pro-Life Day.

"A perfect gentleman and a man of few words."
President Eddie Fenech Adami describing Fra Andrew Bertie, the 78th Prince and Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta, who died in Rome on Thursday.