To see how many Italians are going out of Italy, the sort of exodus, a great generation leaving my country, I think is the worst nightmare for me as prime minister but also for the country, of course.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality.
I like my country, but I don't think like an Italian. It's a complex, complicated difficult country to make things happen in.
I haven't had that good a time in ages. Since September 11, really. I just felt so happy, it was like the sun came out of the clouds for me. I love Italy.
Love and understand the Italians, for the people are more marvellous than the land.
I have no ambitions to be a cabinet minister, or prime minister. I wouldn't wish being prime minister on my worst enemy.
For many, the American dream has become a nightmare.
I am not a newcomer, you know, so I want to be judged for what I did when I was prime minister last time in Italy and president of the European Commission for more than five years.
I don't mind being a permanent nightmare for the United States.
These new young politicians have given us the confidence to start dreaming again to believe there is a better politics, and a better future for Italy in general.
I think my worst nightmare is standing up in front of a group of people.