Rome, 11 Sept. (LaPresse) – “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Emma Bonino and our thoughts are with her family, her friends and her entire political community. Emma Bonino embodied all the qualities that should characterise those engaged in politics: rigour, seriousness, competence, determination, courage and passion. Throughout her life, she devoted herself tirelessly and selflessly to the advancement and defence of the rights of individuals and peoples. She taught us that the freedom of each and every individual is the foundation of any truly civilised society. She taught us to look beyond our borders, to the peoples who are suffering and in need of protection. She taught us that Europe – by striving for its genuine unity and its mission in the world – is our common home, which we must protect from the attacks to which it is subjected. She taught us that democracy is as necessary as it is fragile, and that it requires all our care. With her passing, a piece of our country’s political and civic history is lost. Farewell, Emma; thank you for everything you taught us. May the earth rest lightly upon you.” So said PD Secretary Elly Schlein.
Bonino, Schlein: “Goodbye Emma, thank you for everything you taught us”
Rome, 11 Sept. (LaPresse) – “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Emma Bonino and our thoughts are with her family, her friends and her entire political community. Emma Bonino embodied all the qualities that should characterise those engaged in politics: rigour, seriousness, competence, determination, courage and passion. Throughout her life, she devoted herself tirelessly and selflessly to the advancement and defence of the rights of individuals and peoples. She taught us that the freedom of each and every individual is the foundation of any truly civilised society. She taught us to look beyond our borders, to the peoples who are suffering and in need of protection. She taught us that Europe – by striving for its genuine unity and its mission in the world – is our common home, which we must protect from the attacks to which it is subjected. She taught us that democracy is as necessary as it is fragile, and that it requires all our care. With her passing, a piece of our country’s political and civic history is lost. Farewell, Emma; thank you for everything you taught us. May the earth rest lightly upon you.” So said PD Secretary Elly Schlein.