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Berlusconi Remark Falls Flat In SpainROME (AP) — Even before he starts his third stint as prime minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi tried Wednesday to defuse his latest gaffe: a suggestion that Spain has too many women in government. Mr. Berlusconi told an Italian radio show that he had jokingly scolded the Spanish prime minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, for forming “a government that in my opinion is too pink.” Mr. Zapatero’s new cabinet has eight men and nine women. Mr. Berlusconi plans to have four women in his 12-member cabinet. The comments drew criticism in Spain. “Many of us women would refuse to work for a government that had Mr. Berlusconi as prime minister,” Development Minister Magdalena Álvarez said. Mr. Berlusconi said Wednesday that his words had been incorrectly reported. He said he would pay special attention to the actions of Spain’s government and its female members. Tag CloudExternal InformationAdditional InformationBurden on beasts as Gaza Strip hits rock bottom...World Bank Board Weighs Response to Chief’s Actions... Questions Linger as Kremlin Reports on ?04 School Siege... Cabinet revolt forces Howard to say he will quit after poll... Where Am I?News Main Page - Business - Berlusconi Remark Falls Flat In Spain |
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