The Italian Health Ministry intends to conform to the commitments taken by our government.

The maximum of penal sanctions (for such offences) is two years and (for offences) up to two years we do not (serve) prison-time in Italy.

In Italy there are strong feelings about doping,

The IOC is convinced that sporting sanctions are enough in the fight against doping.

These numbers are an example of an Italian system that works.

The use of banned substances in Italy is a crime.

It's certainly not easy to work like this.

It's clear at this point ... that parliament doesn't want to change the law,

The best way to ensure security is not to talk about it. What I can say is that all the funds requested have been provided. We asked the government for a ($12.22 million) budget increase and we received it.

You think American professional hockey players, paid in the millions, will risk being put in handcuffs to come play in Turin? Come on. Let's be realistic.