Bush says all Italians are Mafia
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:58 am
http://whitehouse.org/news/2005/030705.asp
From a White House Q&A transcript provided by mainstream media:
Q: How do you respond to allegations by the journalist Giuliana Sgrena that their car was not speeding, and that American soldiers knowingly fired on them – essentially implying that this event was an assassination?
THE PRESIDENT: Well first of all, it's worth pointing out that "speeding" is a concept unique to societies that are built on respect for the law. So you'll forgive me if I'm a little hesitant to debate its meaning with someone from a country whose entire population belongs to the Mafia.
Now as for saying that US forces intentionally fired upon Italianos, that is simply absurd. Our boys are trained to use deadly force ONLY in circumstances where they have reason to believe their lives are in danger. And if there's one thing they teach you in the military, it's that no soldier in modern history has ever had any reason to fear an Italianer. I mean, what are they going to do? Suffocate you with their B.O.? (Snickers, Waves Hand in Front of Nose.)
But listen – in the end, it comes down to a question of credibility. Who are you going to believe? An all-American 19 year-old FREEDOM® FIGHTER, or some crazy old broad from a nation shaped like one of Condi's dominatrix boots? Bob, you're next.
Q: Has this incident strained your warm personal relationship with Prime Minister Berlusconi?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I do like to think I have a good relationship with Silvio - or as I like to call him, "Benito Murdoch." He's a real obedient little guy. Some folks may call Tony Blair my "poodle boy," but really, he ain't got nothing on Berlusconi. I mean, that little Dagonista greaser just can't get enough of lapping at my cannoli hole!
So no, I don't think our relationship will suffer. At least I hope not. Because he's me and Laura's connection for those fancy Italianistic furniture covers made out of clear plastic – and Pickles just bought a Natuzzi leather sofabed for the Vermeil Room.
From a White House Q&A transcript provided by mainstream media:
Q: How do you respond to allegations by the journalist Giuliana Sgrena that their car was not speeding, and that American soldiers knowingly fired on them – essentially implying that this event was an assassination?
THE PRESIDENT: Well first of all, it's worth pointing out that "speeding" is a concept unique to societies that are built on respect for the law. So you'll forgive me if I'm a little hesitant to debate its meaning with someone from a country whose entire population belongs to the Mafia.
Now as for saying that US forces intentionally fired upon Italianos, that is simply absurd. Our boys are trained to use deadly force ONLY in circumstances where they have reason to believe their lives are in danger. And if there's one thing they teach you in the military, it's that no soldier in modern history has ever had any reason to fear an Italianer. I mean, what are they going to do? Suffocate you with their B.O.? (Snickers, Waves Hand in Front of Nose.)
But listen – in the end, it comes down to a question of credibility. Who are you going to believe? An all-American 19 year-old FREEDOM® FIGHTER, or some crazy old broad from a nation shaped like one of Condi's dominatrix boots? Bob, you're next.
Q: Has this incident strained your warm personal relationship with Prime Minister Berlusconi?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I do like to think I have a good relationship with Silvio - or as I like to call him, "Benito Murdoch." He's a real obedient little guy. Some folks may call Tony Blair my "poodle boy," but really, he ain't got nothing on Berlusconi. I mean, that little Dagonista greaser just can't get enough of lapping at my cannoli hole!
So no, I don't think our relationship will suffer. At least I hope not. Because he's me and Laura's connection for those fancy Italianistic furniture covers made out of clear plastic – and Pickles just bought a Natuzzi leather sofabed for the Vermeil Room.
