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"Madam President, I would like to go back to Mr Berlusconi’s statements, not least because it is an issue which extends beyond Italian concern, as is indicated by the reactions of all the Heads of State and Government to these statements. I have to say, Madam President, that we Italians – or at least the majority of the Italians sitting in this House – are particularly concerned by Mr Berlucsoni’s statements because these statements, in addition to being in blatant conflict with the conclusions of the Brussels European Council, subscribed to by Mr Berlusconi himself, moreover, reflect the attitude – which I hope has ceased to prevail – of part of the majority supporting the Italian government. In matters such as these which, regrettably, can carry such weight as to tip the balance towards war or peace, exploitation for political ends is unacceptable; however, equally unacceptable are superficial expressions which, I am sad to say, appear to mask attitudes of intolerance which must be opposed.
Without wishing to exacerbate the issue, we cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that, after 11 September, a major government coalition party held public demonstrations with boards saying ‘Immigrants = terrorists’, and that, in recent days, two mayors of cities in Northern Italy from the same party have ordered the closure of the premises used as mosques. That, Madam President, is why we will feel more reassured if you too, as President of this Parliament, particularly following Mr Santini’s words, were to confirm a clear message of open dialogue, such as Parliament has already had occasion to send to the Muslim Arab communities and countries with which we intend to work to combat terrorism, together, openly and resolutely."@en1
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