"On the other hand, I think that the family, the traditional family, has a fundamental social role, because it's there that children are born and the investment in children is the greatest investment a country can make. The benefits of this investment go to everyone."
Rocco Buttiglione is an Italian politician and academic associated with Christian democratic politics. He served in ministerial roles in Italian governments, including responsibilities for European affairs and culture. Buttiglione has also held academic posts in political science and philosophy.