oh yes he is. that's the problem: if in 2006 he's not re-confirmed... we will have a left gov. and it means no more friendship with america: i don't want that my country will become the next france...
America is the eternal friend to those who love freedom. I'm heard to say "Viva la France" from time to time.
Governments are temporary. We'll always remember the Italians who have befriended our cause.