We must give the example of attachment to democratical institutions and especially the example of honesty and of rectitude. Because the Italian nation has a thirst of honesty. On this point we must be uncompromising firstly towards ourselves, if we want to be it towards others. Let's not forget, honourable colleagues, that corruption of liberty's enemy.
Written on wednesday march 10, 2010

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From his speech, read upon his appointment as president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies in 1968

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