Wonder why? Could it have something to do with getting re-elected?
"I tried repeatedly to talk the US out of invading Iraq, says Berlusconi
Italian PM tries to distance himself from White House
Gadafy enlisted to help halt move towards war
John Hooper in Rome
Monday October 31, 2005
The Guardian
Silvio Berlusconi, one of George Bush's closest allies, says he repeatedly tried to talk the US president out of invading Iraq, in comments to be broadcast today.
In the television interview, which goes out on the day the Italian prime minister flies to Washington to meet Mr Bush, Mr Berlusconi says he even enlisted the help of the Libyan leader, Colonel Muammar Gadafy, in behind-the-scenes efforts to stop America going to war."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/...
"Berlusconi's outburst puts strain on relations with US
Jamie Wilson in Washington
Tuesday November 1, 2005
The Guardian
George Bush yesterday praised Silvio Berlusconi as "a strong partner in peace" during a meeting at the White House, but the two leaders avoided any public discussion of Italy's plan to withdraw troops from Iraq or claims by the Italian prime minister that he repeatedly tried to talk the US president out of an invasion.
In a sign of potentially strained relations, the two men - who were the closest of allies in the run-up to the Iraq war - refused to take reporters' questions."
If Italy goes ahead and withdraws from Iraq. Our kids will have to take their place. We need to apply more pressure on Boy King to start withdrawing our troops NOW!!
"Rumsfeld hints at more troops in Iraq"
Tuesday, November 1, 2005; Posted: 8:18 p.m. EST (01:18 GMT)
http://www.cnn.com/...