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“It is evident that the fanatical interpretation of the Koran is incompatible with our values of freedom and with Christian values.”
“Italy no longer wants to be a servant to silly rules.”
“Soros wants to fill Italy and Europe with migrants.”
“The defense of our values and our identity requires regulation of the Islamic presence and Islamic organizations in Italy.”
“If Macron thinks there is no immigration crisis in Italy, he should open his doors to the 9,000 migrants France agreed to welcome from Italy in accordance with signed European agreements.”
“We need deportation centres.”
“I will do everything I can to renew a new Rome-Berlin axis.”
“Italians think with their heads.”
“Long live sausage! Long live salami! Long live pork, coppa, and pancetta!”
“Roberto Saviano is the last of my problems.”
“Only Europeans can decide what is best for Europe.”
“The so-called 'far right' defends the working class far more than the left does.”
“If saying 'Italians first' is xenophobic, then I don't know what to say.”
“We are under attack. Our culture, society, traditions, and way of life are at risk.”
“Renzi is a pawn. Renzi is a dumb slave at the disposal of nameless people who want to control all of our lives from Brussels.”
“In Italy, there's the need to help our kids have kids, not to have new slaves to replace the children we're not having.”
“Italian ports are no longer at the disposal of traffickers.”
“The national interest is the priority. If not, what's the point in continuing to give money to the E.U.?”
“I'm a federalist.”
“Listening to the people, being a minister that goes to the cities, to the squares, to the stations, to the hospitals, for me is a duty and a pleasure.”