But he added: "To the forces that show convinced and credible adherence to the Monti agenda, I would be ready to give my advice, my encouragement and if necessary leadership, " he said.

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From a safety standpoint, a punitive regulatory agenda incentivizes adherence to the status quo rather than encouraging development of the best safety standards.

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