Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's Prime Minister, congratulated Obama, praising him as “young, handsome and also tanned” (translated). The statement prompted reactions from the Italian government opposition and from the international press as it was perceived as a racist remark. Offended by this criticism, Berlusconi replied that his words were meant as a “compliment.”
Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's Prime Minister, congratulated Obama, describing him as “young, handsome and tanned” (translated). The statement prompted reactions from the opposition and from the international press as it was perceived as a racist remark. Berlusconi replied to criticism restating that his words were meant as a “compliment.”
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Offended by this criticism, Berlusconi replied
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