“The care and defence of our cultural and artistic heritage isn't only the state's responsibility. It is every Italian's, ... Italians must care for the great art they have around them today or it may not be there for future generations.”
“We have been evaluating in these last weeks the levels of protection, ... And when there is a potential danger we have introduced stricter security measures.”
“If we ignore our pasts and try to create a Godless society where things like money or ambition or property are worshipped, then the society loses. ... It is a battle we are fighting at the current time.”
“Without question, we will ask for the return of all pieces acquired on the black market. When the proof is certain, we will demand it. We are already imposing huge pressure. And not only on the Getty,”
