"I am a democrat. I believe in freedom and democracy."

"One citizen is equal to another (in the eyes of the law) but perhaps this one is slightly more equal than the others, given that 50 per cent of Italians have given him the responsibility of governing …"

"The [Spanish] government of Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was too pink. He'll have problems leading them."

"I have too much respect for women to say what I really think about them."

"Look for a wealthy boyfriend. This suggestion is not unrealistic."