In a pathetic attempt to escape increasing persecution in the United States, President Bush pledged his undying love of Italy if they would only take him. He was overhead to say, "They hate me. Please don't make me go back!"

Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi was overheard saying, "Non ottenga il vostro puzzo di guasto sul mio vestito" which roughly translates to, "Don't get your stink of failure on my suit!"