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July 8, 2009
Beat 360° 7/8/09
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Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) greet one another at the Guardia Di Finanza School of Coppito on July 8, 2009 in L'Aquila, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

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Shawn Abbott Augusta Maine   July 8th, 2009 5:24 pm ET

I don't want to embarrass my country but i'm not sure to kiss his cheek or pinch it so I'll pinch it that must be there custom for greeting.

Shawn D Shaw Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Will you consider joining me on Dancing with the Czars?

Nick Esterman (Orland Park, IL)   July 8th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Easy Silvio! Do I look like an eighteen year old girl?

Vickie_AR   July 8th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

Silvio, what is the face cream that you use to achieve that exotic glow?

Shawn Abbott Augusta Maine   July 8th, 2009 5:27 pm ET

I think you have somethig caught in you teeth let me check nope looking prime minster Bertusconi and i must say nice teeth.

Jennifer   July 8th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi : "OMGH, he is so much more taller in person. This is the most exciting day of my life!!"

President Barack Obama : "Maybe if I play my cards right I can get some nice Italian shoes!"

Tamara in Montreal   July 8th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Belissimo!

Marco Carreon   July 8th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

What a cute little Italian man...*pinches cheek*

Lauren Miller   July 8th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

"Nice suit.... Italian?"

Marietta, GA

Marco Carreon   July 8th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

What a cute little Italian man…*pinches cheek*

Marco Carreon
New York, NY

Holly Maness, NC   July 8th, 2009 5:34 pm ET

Aren't you so cute! I just want to squeeze your little cheek!

Nick (Saint Augustine, FL)   July 8th, 2009 5:35 pm ET

Satisfaction only through conquest – yes, I get it. I won my last primary against someone who felt the same way.

Brandi March & Lorrin Magill ATL GA   July 8th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

"What did the 5 fingers say to the face?" "SLAP"

Michelle (Gulfport, FL)   July 8th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Obama: I'm not sure about this whole European cheek-kissing greeting...I won't use tongue if you won't.

missydean louisville, ky   July 8th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Obama greets the President of Italy

Tina Johnson - Calgary, Alberta   July 8th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Obama tries a Vulcan mind-meld on Silvio Berlusconi to learn how he stays on top despite scandal.

Brandi March & Lorrin Magill ATL GA   July 8th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

"So I heard you think I am young, handsome and tan. I like long walks on the beach too."

Misty (Gulfport)   July 8th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

Obama- Come on, all the republicans are doing it and they get away with itn why can't I?

Tina Johnson - Calgary, Alberta   July 8th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

Obama wipes the gelato from Silvio Berlusconi's cheek.

missydean louisville, ky   July 8th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

The Italian Prime Minister informs President Obama he has just won the Fazoli free spaghetti contest.

Delores - Alburquerque   July 8th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

Sivio, mio amico, any chances that you might invite me to spend time in your Villa Certosa?

Janine from PA.   July 8th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

I do love pasta, but how about you and I going out for a burger later?

Janine from PA.   July 8th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

No Silvio, Sarah Palin isn't getting diverced, she's leaving office, so I can't introduce you to her in that way.

Delores - Alburquerque   July 8th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Silvio, old friend, give me a hug now that we don't have Queen Elizabeth looking over our shoulders!!!

Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.   July 8th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

"Aww...C'mon on,you can admit to ME that you use 'Just For Men'"

Isabel Siaba (Brazil)   July 8th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Mr. Berlusconi,

I know that your parties are lively, but I have to decline your invitation because Michelle is angry!

Delores - Alburquerque   July 8th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

That's amore!!!

Janine from PA.   July 8th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

I agree, Silvio, the Michael Jackson memorial was very touching.

Eric Carlson   July 8th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Silvio, how do you manage to get such a close shave?

Janine from PA.   July 8th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

I'd like to present you with an ipod with music by Sinatra, Como, Bennet and Martin, all the great Italian American singers.

Patty A Banks Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Mr. President, you are one cute brother! :)

Kevin Haggith Toronto CANADA   July 8th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Berlusconi always knew being in Obama's precense was 'magical' but what surprised him was that he did tricks like pulling coins out of one's ear upon greeting.

Greg Myers,Houston TX   July 8th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

You've got some spaghetti sauce on your cheek.

missydean louisville, ky   July 8th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

The Italian Prime Minister, fresh from his Botox Party ,greets the President, who politely comments on Silvio's skin's amazing elasticity.

Brandi March & Lorrin Magill ATL GA   July 8th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

"Hi Silvio, I am diggin' the new face lift. It is belissimo!"

Delores - Alburquerque   July 8th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

"Silvio and me, a story of how Silvio would do anything to catch my attention at every international meeting we went" by Barack Obama

Tim Gibson   July 8th, 2009 5:54 pm ET

You Babbo Berlusconi, may call me Capo di tutti capi Obama.

Tim Gibson
San Diego

Junie   July 8th, 2009 5:54 pm ET

Look here Silvio be a good little boy and go get my drink!

Jon - Melbourne, FL   July 8th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

"Wow! Everything here is so life like..."

Janine from PA.   July 8th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

I'd like to present you with an ipod of all the great Italian American singers, Sinatra, Bennet, Martin, Damone, Como, here take a listen!

Kevin Haggith Toronto CANADA   July 8th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

"Hmmm....high end suit, well coiffed hair, excellent teeth...honestly, I wasn't expecting to see anything like that until I sat down for the Anderson Cooper Interview in a few days"

Delores - Alburquerque   July 8th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

I always tell Michelle that Italians really know how to party!!!

Isabel Siaba (Brazil)   July 8th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

Silvio,

Your personal problems and scandals that have filled the newspapers in recent weeks will be forgotten, at least in the coming days.

BettyAnn,Nacogdoches,TX   July 8th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

" I am about to give a you a big-a wet-a kiss-a on the cheek-a"

Evan- New Mexico   July 8th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Barack Obama tries to impress Prime Minister Berlusconi by pulling a cigarette out of his ear.

Jonathan-Seattle, WA   July 8th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

We should get pizza or spaghetti together one of these days.

Brandi March & Lorrin Magill ATL GA   July 8th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

"Silvio, is that a cannoli in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"

BettyAnn,Nacogdoches,TX   July 8th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

"shall we have some Chianti and play in zee olive oil? Hmm?"

missydean louisville, ky   July 8th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Still suffering from jet lag, President Obama wonders how Vice President Biden made it to Italy before him and why he colored his hair.

Evan- New Mexico   July 8th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Sick of burgers and fries Barack Obama seems eager to get his hands on some Italian.

Delores - Alburquerque   July 8th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Silvio, old rascal, you don't look a day older than 50. What is your secret? The Mediterranean diet and the beach?!!!

Joanne Osinkowski Ontario Canada   July 8th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Silvio! Can you recommend a really nice "French Dish" I could meet oops! I meant eat...:)

Evan- New Mexico   July 8th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Barack Obama tries to wipe lipstick of Prime Minister Berlusconis cheek before they greet the media.

Evan- New Mexico   July 8th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Barack Obama assures Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi that its a normal American custom to caress another mans cheek during a greeting.

Robin San Antonio TX   July 8th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Are you sure your name isn't Tony? Well, then let me wipe the "To NY" off of your cheek. BY the way, how was your last trip to New York?

james   July 8th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Mr Prime Minister, I have to say, my staff was wrong, your Myspace pics don't do you justice!!

Delores - Alburquerque   July 8th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi, known for their sense of humor, ready to tackle the world's financial problems with a smile.

Bill D. from Plano TX.   July 8th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

"I'm glad to see you received the "Blue suit, white shirt, blue tie" memo.

Evan- New Mexico   July 8th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

The President checks Prime Minister Berlusconi for Obama fever, witch started in the States and spread across Europe.

Robin San Antonio TX   July 8th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Wow! I can't wipe that grin off of your face either.

Barb Sorensen   July 8th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

Hold Still, my thumb is stuck!!!

(sent to you all the way from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada!!! Oh, and yes, I am one of your biggest fans Anderson; loads of respect for you sir! Go ahead smile!!!)

Barbara from Whites Creek, TN   July 8th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

With your scandals....you'd be a Republican in America.

Miranda Oswald   July 8th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

No seriously, you have to see "My Cousin Vinny"! You look just like him.

Miranda Oswald from Sarasota Florida

Andrea L.   July 8th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

I love a cheeky Republican.

Miranda Oswald   July 8th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

What's this? You have a quarter behind your ear!

Miranda Oswald from Sarasota Florida

kathryn from florida   July 8th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Berlusconi: I'm never going to wash my face again.

Jon -- Niantic CT   July 8th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Obama: "Silvio, tell your fashion critics to go easy on my daughters!"

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

I have a feeling that you and Mark Sanford could have a beautiful friendship.

Carl White   July 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

“Prime Minister, you do not have to say anything, but if it is you that is responsible for what I am smelling right now, just smile really big."

Carl White
Atlanta, GA

Melissa Shaw Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Where can you get a Sigaro Toscaro?...why Mr. President, i thought you quit!

Brandi March & Lorrin Magill ATL GA   July 8th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

"With a face like that, who can't overlook a little scandal here and there?"

Delores - Albuquerque   July 8th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Silvio, what a smile...! Tell me is Queen Elizabeth somewhere around here?!!!

Jesse Washington County, FL   July 8th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Your so cute Mr. Berlusconi.

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Obama, I did not have sexual relations with those women!

Tomasz in NY   July 8th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

The President of the USA "made him an offer he couldn't refuse."

Michael, Dresher, PA   July 8th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Have you seen those shoes O.J. was wearing?

Joe Anello - Dracut, MA   July 8th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Wow...he looks so lifelike!

Michael, Dresher, PA   July 8th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Wow, it looks like Coach K. I still like UNC but this is a nice surprise.

Gary Shaw Washington DC   July 8th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Berlusconi: I'm smiling Pres. Obama because if you were Pres. Clinton with your hand on my cheek like that, I'd be worried...

Miranda Oswald   July 8th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

And then Patrizia said you did this....

Miranda Oswald from Sarasota Florida

Ben HanoverNH   July 8th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Italian Prime Minister needs a pinch after getting lost in Obama's eyes!

John - Corpus Christi, Texas   July 8th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Super President Obama to Silvio: First I will start Italy on a low carb
diet, then I will fix your economy, then I will fix your health care system,
then we do lunch!

Miranda Oswald   July 8th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

What did you say her name is? Patrizia? How do you spell that?

Miranda Oswald from Sarasota, FL

Katie, Ft. Lauderdale, FL   July 8th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Wow I'm gonna have to get one of these wax figures for the next economic press conference!

Delores - Albuquerque   July 8th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Silvio, you want some tips about how to handle the press? Well, you are asking the right person! I have been accused of being in bed with the media!!!

Delores - Albuquerque   July 8th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Silvio, how is the missus? What is that that I heard about pots and pan flying in the kitchen at your villa?

Bob - Massillon, OH   July 8th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Is there a "don't ask, don't tell" policy among heads-of-state?

Janine from PA.   July 8th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Sorry Silvio, but I don't think there is a hypoallergenic Italian breed that we could have considered.

Barb Keokuk, Iowa   July 8th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Shall I lead or would you rather?

Betty(VA)   July 8th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Wow, baby soft... Oil of Olay Age Defying Revitalizing Cream you say?

Donna Wood, Lil' Tennessee   July 8th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Wow! What soft skin you have! Is it the extra virgin olive oil?

Donna Wood
Lexington, Tn.

kathryn from florida   July 8th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Obama: Good boy! Now if you continue to behave well, I'll give you a federal bailout too!

Jasmine   July 8th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

So glad we called each other at four in the morning to wear some matching suits!

Spokane, Washington

Chris Sosa - Boston, MA   July 8th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

"Prime Minister, I must say you have a lovely complexion."

Mindy D'Amico - Brocton NY   July 8th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Darling...this music is much slower than I generally boogie to....

Betty(VA)   July 8th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

You have to be the only person I've met with bigger ears than mine...

David from Washington D.C   July 8th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

So, Silvio, How do you do it?!

Ed - Sidney, OH   July 8th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore

BillyMac   July 8th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

My favorite part of The Office is when you say, "That's what she said!"

Bob - Massillon, OH   July 8th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

You don't need to understand Italian to know what's going on here.

Helen- Brentwood, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

I know we barely know each other, but would it be alright if I kissed you goodnight?

Bob - Massillon, OH   July 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Schmoozing, Italian style.

Paul Angelillo - Oak Brook, IL   July 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

"Silvio, you're my brother, and I love you. But don't ever call me "tanned" again."

Janine from PA.   July 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

A Bolognese dog is hypoallergenic? Didn't know that I thought that it was just a sauce.

Ed - Sidney, OH   July 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Niiiiiiice.........Facial scrub or peel?

Jim M   July 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

I can feel it. You are the Teflon Prime Minister!

Gerri in Philadelphia   July 8th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

You have this piece of broccoli stuck in between your teeth!

Jeff Evans (Savannah, GA)   July 8th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

"He's such a cutesy-wootsey widdle Prime Minister, yes he is . . ."

Betty(VA)   July 8th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

President Barack Obama slaps Prime Minister Silvio and challenges him to a duel.

Carol B. in MD   July 8th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

President Obama channels his inner Corleone," Bona sera, bona sera. I'm gonna make you an offer you can't refuse."

christina   July 8th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

And now for a magic trick !! Im going to pull gold coins from your ear !!

Betty(VA)   July 8th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

you're right. your face is softer than a baby's bottom...

christina   July 8th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Wanna see a magic trick??

Shawn Votour   July 8th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Hey! What is this? You got something stuck in your ear here, little fellow!

Shawn Votour
New Brunswick, Canada

Deanne - Stockton, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Hmmm, I forget. In Italy is it the 2 cheek or 3 cheek greeting kiss?

Darren south san francisco, ca   July 8th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Friends, Italians, Mr. Prime Minister... Lend me your ear.

ANNIE   July 8th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

You look better in our almost identical suits!

Manila, Phils.

Jennifer Gavigan   July 8th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Is that a Twisted Sister pin on your uniform??

Tarja, Finland   July 8th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Silvio, we must stop seeing each other like this...

Betty(VA)   July 8th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is mesmerized by President Obama's presence.

Paul Labatte - Toronto   July 8th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

President Obama touches the face of PM Berlusconi to see if his skin is made of Teflon.

Johnathan from CT   July 8th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

Obama unveils the new stimulus plan: 50% off all pasta, canollis, and gelato for all!

Rock, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada   July 8th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

totally off topic Barry.... have you seen Sarah Palin lately?? has she mentioned my name at all??

maybe after this little meet and great you can use your high tech. cell phone and retreive her digits for me....

Ekene Udoka   July 8th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

I've been trying so hard to get the "I beat 360" T-shirt , may be if i smile a little more to you, you can order Anderson to give me one.

Ekene
Old Bridge nj

Mark Harris   July 8th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Obama: Why Silvio, your skin is a smooth as fine Italian leather.

Mark Harris – Portland, OR

Donna Griff   July 8th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Barack Obama notes that Silvio's Store-brand Teeth Whitening products worked much better than the many treatments he went through in the dentist's chair. Passerbys overheard the President comment: "Love those pearly whites, can I take a look inside?" – Donna Griff, Byram Township, NJ

Mary Kathleen Glock   July 8th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

I will trade you three detainees from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay for 500 troops for Afghanistan.

MK

Brooklyn, NY

Jim; Joliet, IL   July 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Don't move. There's a piece of spinach right here. Got it.

Montie Bredin   July 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

"Prime Minister Berlusconi, would you be a gent and loan the U.S. a loan? Word on the street is another bail out is on the way."

Montie
West Chester, PA

Robert D'Amico, Southbury Conn.   July 8th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

"Silvio, what whitener are you using on your teeth? They are whiter than mine!"

Betty(VA)   July 8th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"I recommend "Just for Men"' said Prime Minister Bertusconi when President Obama complained about how quickly his hair is turning gray.

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   July 8th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Ima gonna make you an offer, you can't refuse !!!

Phil (Phoenix, Arizona)   July 8th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Okay so did Tony Soprano die or what?

Joe Schrage   July 8th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

I bet if I make out with the Prime Minister of Italy I'll get some airtime over Jacko. Yep. Definitely. I'm going in.

Mark Garrison   July 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"I'll trade you GM for Ferrari."

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

How many times have you hiked the Appalachian trail?

Jacob Ellis   July 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Obama "I got your Ear"

Aiken, South Carolina

Jefferson   July 8th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"You know what? Your ears are just about as big as mine."

Marcus   July 8th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Obama: "Why Silvio, so...lifelike...a little peck on the cheek won't hurt right, come my name isn't Sanford!"

Anzi -Midwest   July 8th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

"Awww, you still don't have any gray hair, isn't that cute..."

Mark   July 8th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

" No toucha Michelle...grazie....! "

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Ben, Mississippi   July 8th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

President Obama does his impression of Don Corleone "I'm gonna make Italy an offer it cant refuse"

Mark Garrison   July 8th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

"I'll give you half of GM for one Ferrari, I figure that's pretty fair."

Mark Garrison
Converse, TX

catherine howard,Quebec city,qc,Canada   July 8th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Hamburger cheeks...i just want to pinch em ohhhhh !!!!

Terri Martin   July 8th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Hold on, you've got something on your cheek.....

Jon from Niantic CT   July 8th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Silvio: Mr. President, why are you pinching me?
Obama: When in Rome...

Darryl Brandt   July 8th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Hold still Berlusconi! I only have to do this "Pull a Quarter From Your Ear" trick another 46,111,339,110,859 times and my current national debt is history!

Sam Cramer (Albany, NY)   July 8th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

"Ooh that is quality after-shave! So smooth!"

Jane Schrantz, Gurnee IL   July 8th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

►Your skin is so soft...what kind of moisturizer do you use?

Maureen, Queens NY   July 8th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Prime Minister: OMG, is it really you? Pinch me to prove I'm not dreaming
Obama: Yes Silvio, it is me,

chuckie (Denver)   July 8th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

" It feels like you have a low grade fever, can you cough for me?"

Ed Hubble Folom Ca.   July 8th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

"Silvio , which side of your face do I kiss?"

Melissa Shaw Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

You can thank Anderson Cooper for this slap shot!!

Jennifer from Nashville   July 8th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Is that a squirrel in your bosom?

Victoria   July 8th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

"I can tell that Italy has an amazing dental plan. Can you help me with my healthcare stimulus package?"

Victoria
Portland, OR

Nyakeh Sam Suale   July 8th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

You look good, Silvio!

Craig in NorCal   July 8th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Silvio, from those pictures, I'm pretty sure that's an all over tan...

chuckie (Denver)   July 8th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

" Your glands are definitely swollen, can you cough for me?"

Mark Garrison   July 8th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

"Nice suit. Is that American?"

Mark Garrison
Converse, TX

Carrie Lacy   July 8th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Do you use Gillette? No, you're skin is so soft it must be Ladies Gillett! It's okay, I won't tell anyone... In fact, I may start using it myself!

Javier S. Columbus, NE   July 8th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Dang Prime Minister! Smiling so soon? Michael's Memorial Service was yesterday!

Tim Singer - Redwood City, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Let me get that lipstick off your check Mr. Berlusconi.

Felix Sanchez   July 8th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

"Hopefully the lasagna is better than Michelle's”

Connie Quigley   July 8th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

You're right....it does feel like Italian leather!

Connie Quigley
Newfoundland, Canada

Tim Singer - Redwood City, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

So, Mr. Berlusconi, who did you bring as your plus one?

Rebecca McCue   July 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

"...And now I will pull a quarter out of your ear!"

Rebecca McCue
Jacksonville, IL

Mamode (Hartford CT)   July 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

If I am King Tut, you must be Julius Cesear.

Diana, Houston   July 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

Obama discovers what the ladies already knew: Berlusconi is the true source of global warming.

Felix Sancez from Los Angeles,CA   July 8th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

“Hopefully the lasagna is better than Michelle’s”

Eric Derr   July 8th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

If John McCain looked like you at 72 he may have won!

Brad Wilbraham, MA   July 8th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Really?

There was a quarter in my ear?

No. You're kidding me.

Do it again!

Rebecca Lynne from Michigan   July 8th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Hush, my dear Silvio. None of the matters for the G8 can be expressed in words.

Lorie P. South Georgia   July 8th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

"Wow! these wax figures could pass as the real thing!"Oh, He IS REAL!!

Greg Lewis - San Diego, CA   July 8th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Chrysler's your problem, now, buddy.

GG Kinz   July 8th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Im so glad I didnt wear that tie.

Johnny From SC   July 8th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Obama " So you're and Oil of Olay guy? I'm more of a Proactive man myself ".

Trevor Hawkes   July 8th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Now keep smiling around me, but don't open your mouth. With you and Joe Biden, I never know what's going to come out.

Provo, UT

Dillon Ancheta   July 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

WOW! what brand moistureiser do you use??? you skin is soft as a baby's bottom!

Thomas Montoya - Irving, Texas   July 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Obama: Wow, I can’t believe this...no don’t look now.... look in a second...the spirits that welcomed Patrick Swazey to Heaven at the end of the movie “Ghost” are right behind us.

Johnny From SC   July 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Ohhh you're skin is so soft you mind if it touch it.

Greg Lewis - San Diego, CA   July 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Chrysler’s your problem now, buddy.

(removed a comma)

John Evans   July 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Obama: Mama Mia! Is that a pistol you're carrying.........?

San Diego, CA

Scott Shumaker, Auburn, CA   July 8th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

"Sorry-I can't help myself-I just love that squishy sound your cheek makes when I squeeze it!"

Danny Felton, Gadsden,Al   July 8th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Joe Biden WAS right, Berlusconi is a robot.

Gregg of El Paso TX   July 8th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

your teeth look great... how did you get rid of the tobacco stain?

Diane Nolasco   July 8th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

"Wow!" "His skin is as soft as a babies bottom"

Tor Hougen   July 8th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Aren't you the cheeky one...
...you paid for it, didn't you?
;-)

Joseph Murphy of San Francisco   July 8th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

Hey, that's a great Berlusconi mask! It looks so life-like! But who is really under there? Let me pull it off and see...really...no...really...let me pull it off...

Jim Monahan Skokie, Illinois   July 8th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

So, Prime Minister, you sure no publicity is bad publicity or is that just an Italian thing, you bad boy?

Luis   July 8th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Love the suit, but seriously where can I get a good caramel macchiatto? Is there a Starbucks near by?

Greg Lewis - San Diego, CA   July 8th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Let's talk about Gitmo – I'll make you an offer you can't refuse.

Justin Jordan from Myrtle Beach, SC   July 8th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Don't worry Silvio, just checking your fly.

John Evans   July 8th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Berlusconi: "Mama Mia! Is that a pistol you're carrying....?

David Carruth   July 8th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Putin sent a few Russian catalog-brides for me to give to you.

Sitikege   July 8th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Nice tie can you borrow me in my next meeting..

Jenna   July 8th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

In an attempt to break the ice President Obama blurted, Mamma Mia your ear is humongous!

Elisa, Walled Lake, MI   July 8th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

I'm feeling you, Silvio, buddy. There is no such thing as "too tan."

Eugenia - San Francisco, Ca   July 8th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Berlusconi:
You may be black, but I'm Italian so I guess that makes us even!

Jacques Crump   July 8th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Do I have anything in my teeth?

Charlie DiCall   July 8th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Yes sir, I do believe Italian facials are what they have said to be

John J Barile, Wellington, Fl   July 8th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Obama to Berlusconi: I see we both shop at the Men's Warehouse! I went with the "buy a suit and get a free shirt and tie special"? Looks like you did too!

Jack in Bali, Indonesia   July 8th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Obama: "Silvio, you're fly is open."

Silvion: "It's a tactic I use to scare the press."

Roy from Topeka   July 8th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Silvio, how about we throw some coins in the fountain?

Robert (Hartford CT)   July 8th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

When we talked about being more like Clinton, that was not what I meant.

Kevin - Tampa, FL   July 8th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Man o man, that olive oil sure does make your skin nice and smooth.

Henning   July 8th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Now, please open wide!

Natalie Campbell   July 8th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Call me later so we can coordinate outfits again tomorrow!

Vanessa TX   July 8th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Wook at the cute widdle Prime Minister! Almost as cute Bo..

Maria   July 8th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

So THAT'S what the Italians mean when they say 'al dente!'

Tarja, Finland   July 8th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

You are able to face the scandals with a smile...and it`s getting bigger by the day!

Kevin - Tampa, FL   July 8th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

"If you don’t mind, Prime Minister Berlusconi, the First Lady and I have a competition to see to can inappropriately touch the most heads of state in a year’s time."

Christine   July 8th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Wow, do you moisturize?

Kevin - Tampa, FL   July 8th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

If you don’t mind, Prime Minister Berlusconi, the First Lady and I have a competition to see who can inappropriately touch the most heads of state in a year’s time.

Jim - Bridgeton Missouri   July 8th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

I'll do this for you Silvio, but then one day, and that day may never come, I will call on you to do a favor for me.

Jon from Niantic CT   July 8th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Silvio: Do you think Erica will think I'm cute?
Obama: Of course she will

Tor Hougen, Walnut Creek, CA   July 8th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Obama to Berlusconi:
"Aren’t you the cheeky one…
…you paid for it, didn’t you?"

Eugenia - San Francisco, Ca   July 8th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Obama:

So I hear the food here is as beautiful as the women

Farci Mangiare

Isabelle   July 8th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

How did you get you teeth so white!

Jim - Bridgeton Missouri   July 8th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

I know it was you Silvio. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!

Greg   July 8th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

So, Silvio, tell me, what's a man got to do to get invited to one of those pool parties I keep hearing about?

Steve/GA   July 8th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Ole boy – what's got you smiling like a jackass eatin' briars?

Penny, Ohio   July 8th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Yes, I do have a my face on Mt. Rushmore now!

DJ   July 8th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Awww, your face is soft like a baby's bottom.

Barb Sorensen   July 8th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

It was fun for awhile playing 'Find the Olive' but why do you always get to be the one to hide it!

Submitted by yet another witty Canadian and not to be outdone by those other crazeeeee Canuckleheads who have posted stuff on here!!!
Barb Sorensen, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada (eh?!)

Tarja, Finland   July 8th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

This after shave that you`re using, is it the same that turned those ladies wild ?

Pamina in New Rochelle   July 8th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Look at these cute little cheeks!! I think you could win public office!

Linda W.   July 8th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Obama learns that Silvio Berlusconi doubles as a fashion designer when the Italian prime minister proudly announces he designed and sewed the suit he is wearing.

Allan Pitchford   July 8th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Your nice......I like you!!

Dillon Ancheta-lihue,hawaii   July 8th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

WOW! What type of moistureiser do you use? Your skin is as soft as a baby's bottom!

Tarja, Finland   July 8th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Man, that Mediterranean diet has sure done wonders to you!

Roy from Topeka   July 8th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Hey, Silvio, what's this I hear about the economics of gelato?

Carol B. in MD   July 8th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

" *Burlesconi?* Sounds like it goes with spumoni."

Yair Rosenrauch   July 8th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Sil,
Is that hair real or pasted on?

don, elkins park, pa   July 8th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, consider this a gift

Karen: Windsor, CT   July 8th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

I appreciate the advice Silvio, but I think I'll hold off on the "just for men"–at least for now.

Jim - Bridgeton Missouri   July 8th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Look Silvio, next time I'll have my guys talk to your guys so we don't wear the same color suits.

Felix Lombrana   July 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Berlusconi: "Maybe if I keep smiling, he'll leave me alone"
-Felix Lombrana Dodge City, Kansas

Walter Lamb, New York   July 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

"Mr. Obama, I used mouthwash just for you today!"

Regina, Pennsylvania   July 8th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Michelle would like that shade of lipstick on your collar!

Mike Wishnowski   July 8th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Now don't take this the wrong way, you seem like a nice guy and all but I'm just doing this to get under Sarkozy's skin.

Nina Jankowski   July 8th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Mama Mia...and I thought MY teeth looked white!

Cheryl-Sanford Flrida   July 8th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

I learned to say tickle, tickle sweet cheeks on the flight over!

Laraine   July 8th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

You are an aqua velva man!

Kourtney   July 8th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

That's a great tie Sil. Is it Italian silk?

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   July 8th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

OMG why your ears are bigger than mine !!

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   July 8th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Why my ears look normal in size when I see yours !!

Lampe   July 8th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Obama : " Man this is so cool, I get to fly all around the world with my family, and I don't have to pay a cent, man if more people knew about all these perks, I might not be POTUS."

Gordon (Fort Myers, Florida)   July 8th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Can you show me how they do Italian in Italy?

Lisa M Dunitz   July 8th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Obama: You are right . . . .the Italians have really soft skin. What was it you say you used?

Terence Ward   July 8th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Obama: "I've heard you have had more close shaves whilst in government than I've had days in office, so what's your secret?"

Terence Ward
Liverpool, England

tony, alexandria VA   July 8th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

silvio, the meal was delicioso...that was a great a-meat-a-ball-a!

Greg, Austin Tx   July 8th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

President Obama pulls a nickel out of Prime Minister Berlusconi's ear promising to pay it back as soon as "America gets back on it's feet" again.

Catherine - Montreal, QC Canada   July 8th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

President Obama mistakes the Italian Prime Minister for Joe Pesci: You were hilarious in 'My Cousin Vinny'.

Sam Oldenburg   July 8th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Silvio Berlusconi smiles in anticipation of the traditional massage between American and European leaders.

Paul - Castro Valley, CA   July 8th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

President Obama attempts to pull of Italian Prime Ministers right ear thinking they were put on just to tease him !!

Shelley (Elk Grove, CA)   July 8th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Let's blow this pop stand and go get some gelato!

Sam Oldenburg   July 8th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Owatonna, MN
Silvio Berlusconi smiles in anticipation of the traditional massage between American and European leaders.

joe - oxnard. ca   July 8th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Now I Know where they got the inspiration for Jim Carrey's "The Mask"

Miriam   July 8th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

I see Michelle left some lipstick there...oh wait, that's mine!

Miriam Brooklyn. NY

Tony, Alexandria VA   July 8th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

mister president, that was one spicy meat-a-ball-a!

Denise, Leawood KS   July 8th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

"Yes, Silvio. It is, indeed, unzipped. Again. "

Joyce Nagel   July 8th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Silvio, Silvio I can see you are up to your old tricks. Let me wipe that lipstick from last night's escort from your cheek.

Chris Fuller   July 8th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

With a face like that, YOU still have to pay for Sex?

Lisa in Indianapolis   July 8th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Don Corleone, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your home on the wedding day of your daughter.

Debbie Kesheshian   July 8th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

Mr. Prime Minister,

Let me get that pesto from your cheek, oh I notice a little on your tie too!

Tony IL   July 8th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Since I can't pronounce your name, I'll call you Mr. Prime Minister.

Laurie cincinnati ohio   July 8th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Obama: You are just so cute! I want to squeeze your cheeks and kiss your lips!

Dennis Koltz   July 8th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Oh, How white are your teeth!

Becky from Athens, OH   July 8th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Silvio, my friend,.. you look like the cat that ate the canary.

Regina, Pennsylvania   July 8th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Ah, Silvio, Silvio, you naughty boy!

Laurie, cincinnati ohio   July 8th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Obama: You are just so cute! I want to squeeze your cheeks and kiss your lips!

Kirsten Smalley Marion, Iowa   July 8th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

Obama pinching Silvios cheek says,"Holy Moly Mr. Prime Minister looks like you have ate one too many cannoli!"

Stuart from Newington, Connecticut   July 8th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

So you CAN cook, Silvio! How about fixing us a couple of burgers with fries?

Kirsten Smalley Marion, Iowa   July 8th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Obama pinching Silvios cheek says,"Holy Moly Mr. Prime Minister.looks like you have ate one too many cannoli!"

Steven Howard   July 8th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

Sir, I think you have some lasagna in your teeth.

JERMAINE SADAMBURA   July 8th, 2009 8:17 pm ET

Let's go to Iowa and make it official

Matt Sheldon   July 8th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

President Obama: "Ah, Silvio, I must say that you, too, have a very nice tan!"

Mesa, Arizona

James from KY   July 8th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Hold still, you have a fly on your suit.

Tony-Lafayette, LA   July 8th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Whose a happy boy!

Kevin   July 8th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Obama: "I'm pleased to see you so excited to meet our dog Bo. After all, your babysitting right?"

Miami, FL

LisaK   July 8th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Oh what smooth skin you have, all the better to kiss you with.

Diane Williams, Oxnard, California   July 8th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Buongiorno Silvio: Your skin feels like you had a chemical peel. Really smooth. Did Italy's Health Care Plan pay for the peel?

Joe G. (Illinois)   July 8th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Italy it’s Free.. How do you do it Berlusconi?! And your health care system is better than ours; people eat better, live longer and happier. How do you do it Berlusconi?

Chris Brink   July 8th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Now if you'll just turn your head, Prime Minister, I'll inspect your other nostril with my thumb...

Jamie Trull   July 8th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

"So Mr. Prime Minister, since you spend so much on the ladies, how about you invest in America and we can open of chain of restaurants...I am thinking Italian...."

Sheardon Thomas   July 8th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Sir if I have to do this everytime to get a smile out of you I will.

Sheardon Thomas
7911 Nw 74TH Avenue
Tamarac FL. 33321

Robert   July 8th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

Obama (diplomatically pandering): No, no, no, my good man, Sinatra was greater than Michael Jackson.

Cathy   July 8th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

The First Lady says just slide a little vaseline over the teeth

Rebecca L   July 8th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

My, what nice teeth you have... hope you don't have the audacity to use them on me.

Rebecca – Kansas

Missy-South Carolina   July 8th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

You should feel honored sir, I don't show Michelle thing kind of PDA!

Missy-South Carolina   July 8th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

You should feel honored sir, I don't show Michelle this kind of PDA!

charmaine   July 8th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

You need to find a NEW hobby. Leave the women alone.

Londa Wilson, Briarcliff, NY   July 8th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

I promised Michelle I'd pinch you for that naughty party with the naked people.

Marissa, Beaver, PA   July 8th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Obama: I know you've never had "spicy" relations with a minor, but how about with an American President?

Christina, Brooklyn, NY   July 8th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

Hands off the merchandise...you break, you pay for it.

Sean   July 8th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Who's Michael Jackson? Boy, I'm going to whack you upside your head and wipe that smile from your face...

Mike Burns   July 8th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

I hear you want to find a map of the Appalachian Trail.

Modi   July 8th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Hey Buddy
Michel is better looking then that girl you did not have a relationship with.

Natalie from Hamilton, Ontario   July 8th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

I've heard of this so called apology tour but this is rediculous!

Robert   July 8th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

While here I was hoping to take Michelle on a date night...you know (wink)...a little la dolce vita.

Michael, Pensacola, FL   July 8th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

In Chicago when we get away with something, we claim the blessings of the great guardian of politicians Daley, here I understand they reap the good fortunes of the Berlusconi!

Gavin Andrews Lodi, CA   July 8th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Great tan. Is that from the rise in global temperture?

Della   July 8th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Whats up big pimpin?!!!!

Robert   July 8th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

No, Silvio, I kid you not. Joe Biden actually said that The Godfather was his favorite foreign movie. That explains why I didn't give him the Secretary of State gig.

Cathy   July 8th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

--------------------------–

"In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns..."

Trina M. Bailey   July 8th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
Trina Bailey, Allen, TX

Cathy   July 8th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Yes, Godfather.

Rob Burrough in Robbinsville, NJ   July 8th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

Joe Pesci! I loved you in GoodFellas!

Melissa Shaw Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

Don't.!...its bad luck to wipe off kiss from 1st African-American president :)

Mike Port Tobacco, Md   July 8th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Your not worthy of a bow, so I'll pinch your cheek instead

Darryll, Tucson, AZ   July 8th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

An American suit? No kidding, I got mine in Italy! And look, both say "Made in China"

Robert   July 8th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Psst...my media guy over there, Bob Gibbs, was wondering which restaurants around here served the best federico fellini?

Camille (Pearl Harbor, Hawaii)   July 8th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

A box of Italian cigars for a ride in Air Force One?! Forget about it! Michelle still thinks I quit.

Darryll, Tucson, AZ   July 8th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

If it wasn't for the ties, they wouldn't be able to tell us apart.

Camille (Pearl Harbor, Hawaii)   July 8th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

Michelle wanted to know if Dolce & Gabbana would be joining us for dinner?

Stephanie Sarich   July 8th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

"You DON'T need Viagra? Why, you old devil, you."

Minnetonka MN

jeff sinclair   July 8th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

Yes I see. Your new caps are very nice

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   July 8th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

Those are really big choppers. I can recommend a good horse dentist!

Cathy   July 8th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

... you can act like man!

Melissa Shaw Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 9:06 pm ET

Can anyone on your staff get me a smoke?...why Mr. President, i thought you quit..( SLAP ) ouch!!!

Becky Lee   July 8th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

You've just got a little bit of spaghetti sauce...there...got it!

Becky from Rockwall, TX

Cathy   July 8th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

"I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse."

Sheila Stuart, CA   July 8th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

Yeh, that's a great profile to carve into Mount Blanc!

mary shaw, colorado springs co   July 8th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

Nice shave. What kind of a razor do you use, Silvio?

Chris Canales (El Paso, TX)   July 8th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Barack Obama talks trash to Silvio Berlusconi, who owns AC Milan and is a big soccer fan, about Italy's failure and the US's success at the Confederations Cup.

Melissa Shaw Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

(SLAP)....forgive me Mr.Prime Minister, but next time make sure she's at least 21!!!

Zorana M   July 8th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

You have a great smile...who is your dentist again?

Geoff   July 8th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

You got a little mustard, right here. Let me get that for you.

Tony, Alexandria VA   July 8th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

gitche-gitche-goo!

Patty A Banks Palmdale Ca   July 8th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Mr Berlusconi, this is kind of personal, but are you going to try and fall in love with your wife

Jesse Washington County, FL   July 8th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

I'm glad your not Bill Clinton or Gov. Sanford.

jack, wisconsin   July 8th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

"So, Silviloiii

Silivio, are you gonna be my dentist?

Martin (Kiel, Germany)   July 8th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Obama: after what i've heard, are you sure you are not from texas, silvio?

Alisson de Oliveira   July 8th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Goog morning Berlusconi

Could you recommend to me your dentist?Your teeth look fantastic!!!

Todd Beauregard, Ontario Canada   July 8th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Is it just me or do you get better looking everytime I see you?

Diane D., Mountain Top, PA   July 8th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Soft skin, snazzy tie....this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Lisa Loper   July 8th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

You need a fresh shave, those whiskers sting a little

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 8th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Obama: Cough.....I'm checking you for a hernia and you seem to be enjoying this wwwaaaayyyyy,too much....

robyn caffrey keyser wv 26726   July 8th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

awww mr silvio

you have a real nice smile '

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 8th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Nice blue tie....

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 8th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Obama: I'm a big fan,I watch your show,Growing UP Berlusconi,all the time.....

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 8th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

I wonder who has the coolest walk,the Italian or the black guy,it's probably a tie,both have some pretty mean swaggers....

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 8th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

It's not personal, it's just business.

Ujjwal (Ardmore, PA)   July 8th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

Mr. Obama acknowledging Mr Silvio for being a good fella.

Monica, Washington, DC   July 8th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

Obama: BFF?
Berlusconi: Duh!

Ken in Honolulu   July 8th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

With the combined forces of my charisma and your adorableness, the world will be ours for the taking!

Emily, Lake Orion, MI   July 8th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

You are what I call Bella, I could just eat you up!!

Tim Irvin, San Francisco   July 8th, 2009 9:39 pm ET

Sorry, I can't make it to the Sardina Villa this weekend.... World to run and all.... you know how it is....

Lisa, Rogers, AR   July 8th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Man, I don't know what you were thinking.. but those polka dots are not screaming Prime Minister, you know what I'm saying??

Alisson de Oliveira (Brazil, Rio de Janeiro   July 8th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

Oh!!!!!!! Berlusconi you're so gordous thah could me my affair for my entire life!!

Martin (Kiel, Germany)   July 8th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

obama: your hint was awesome. did you see michelle the last days, italian stallion?

Bob, Mesa, Arizona   July 8th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

Silvio, it's like looking into a mirror. Your such a handsome man .

rachel   July 8th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Even Obama isn't immune to the charms of the Italian stallion.

Diane Buchman   July 8th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

I'm happy to see that someone is excited about my stimulus package.

Bill Mckenna   July 8th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Man your teeth are really white!

Zehra Ahmed-Tempe, AZ   July 8th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

President Obama's thoughts: "Hmm...maybe if I schmooze more about his shave he'll pull some strings and get us that GM-Lambo trade..."

Alisson de Oliveira (Brazil, Rio de Janeiro   July 8th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Oh!!!!!!! Berlusconi you're so gorgeous thah could me my affair for my entire life!!

Lisa A. - Philadelphia, PA   July 8th, 2009 9:52 pm ET

Giddy with excitement, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi doesn't know whether to kiss, hug or just smile adoringly at President Obama.

lisa   July 8th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

Obama: "You looks kinda nervous... don't you worry, I'll handle the economy." *Puts hand on Silvio's face*

Silvio: "Barack, please.. not in front of the press!"

Courtney van Waas   July 8th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

Shick Quattro or Gillette Fusion??

Robert (Hartford CT)   July 8th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

Have you seen Pulp Fiction?

Let me be Jules Winnfield and you be Vincent Vega.

I quote" path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men"

Wink Wink

Isabel Jimenez, Miami, FL   July 8th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

"Now, Silvio, let's get real here. We all know about that 18-yr-old mistress of yours. Having said that, if you even THINK about someday having either Malia or Sasha as one of your mistresses, I'm gonna hunt you down & beat you within an inch of your life! (Insert Al Pacino-like "Godfather, Part 2" kiss-of-death here...)"

Adolfo Carrillo   July 8th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

Whoa, Silvio! Have you been going through my closet?

Lisa A - Benson, NC   July 8th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

"Was checking to make sure you were the real Silvio or some display from the Italian version of Madam Tousseau's wax museum!"

Channa   July 8th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

Obama: You look good

Adolfo Carrillo, Lodi, CA   July 8th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

Whoa, Silvio! Have you been going through my closet?

Dave   July 8th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

What type of razor do you use?

Bill Mckenna Warren Mi.   July 8th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Wow man your teeth are really white.

Ryan   July 8th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

You've got a little lipstick on your cheek. Funny, your wife Veronica was wearing a different color...

Dave   July 8th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

Do you use Zoom or Crest white strips?

Adolfo Carrillo, Lodi, CA   July 8th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

Whoa, Silvio, sorry, I didn't mean to step on you... Your feet are huge!

Anna Plotini, Texas   July 8th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

After the summit, I will show you real Italian hospitality.

Anthony, LA   July 8th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

Obama: I'm gonna make you an offer you can't refuse.

Justin Singh   July 8th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

Obama is acting like his mother.

Kay, San Ramon, CA, USA   July 8th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

Is that Invisalign ?

Michael   July 8th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

Why would I pay for it when I have Michelle?

Linda Desrosier   July 8th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Wow, you really do look like your likeness at the wax museum!

Leo Burns   July 8th, 2009 10:18 pm ET

So tell me how do you handle all of these women, I have my hands full with one!

Raoul New Orleans, La   July 8th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

-"You sure I can't offer you any more GM stock?"

Rick, Port Washington, NY   July 8th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

You had me at "boun giorno!"

Zach (Bellefontaine, OH)   July 8th, 2009 10:26 pm ET

President Obama to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi:
"I'm so happy! I've never actually met a member of the lollipop guild!!"

bernard providence r.i.   July 8th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

Hey look ! is that a quarter behind your ear?

Sue   July 8th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

Let's take a look here....yep, your ears ARE actually bigger than mine.

christina burns mississippi   July 8th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

And now, for my next trick......

Mark A. Holloway   July 8th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

"Tell me one more time," Mr. President, "the story about Sarah Palin and putting lipstick on a pig."
Mark Holloway, Henderson, KY

David Norton Hiddenite, NC   July 8th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

I have some one you should meet. His name is Mark Sanford, I think you have some things in common.

Imani G.   July 8th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

Let me get my spackle...because your face just got cracked!!

Jimmy Coghlan, Chesapeake, VA   July 8th, 2009 10:40 pm ET

I'm not the prime minister, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!

jcicada   July 8th, 2009 10:40 pm ET

I recognize the brand. My wife shops at J.Crew too.

glenn luke pickett   July 8th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Prime Minster Bertusconi, where is your lapel pin of your country's flag? You wouldn't want the US media to smear your name, now would you?

Vikram Virmani   July 8th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Huh... so now you believe that I'm “young, handsome and suntanned.”

brandy   July 8th, 2009 10:42 pm ET

I didn't know Madame Tussauds had wax museum in Italy!

Akin   July 8th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Hey Buddy, GOP has been on my ass on diseased Health reform Program that I'm working on lately , Can I use of one of your girlfriend's help ? especially the blonde one . I heard in italian news she is good at it

Fiona   July 8th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Awww, look at the chubby little cheeks on you! I just want to pinch them! Oh wait, I am.

Fiona, NY, NY

Dana - Weed, California   July 8th, 2009 10:46 pm ET

Your cheek IS as soft as a baby's bottom!

Brandy   July 8th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

I didn't know Madame Tussauds had a wax museum in Italy!

Brandy, Birmingham, AL

Marcos Rocha   July 8th, 2009 10:48 pm ET

These "chicks" won't give you any troble dear Prime Minister!

Ruben Sierra   July 8th, 2009 10:50 pm ET

I can't bow to show respect. So this will do.

Newark Delaware

Akin - New Jersey   July 8th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Silvio , What's up with blue tie and wide smile on Black Friday ? Does it meant that italian media are off your corrupted ass ? Silvio responds .......What ? obama responded ..... Nothing !!! Just kiddin'

Sonjanita Moore   July 8th, 2009 10:52 pm ET

OBAMA – Uh...why are you dressed like me?

mark strozier   July 8th, 2009 10:57 pm ET

Shhh... We promised we'd never again mention the incident with the monkey.

John Daly   July 8th, 2009 11:00 pm ET

Silvio, I must say you're brilliant on the sitcom "The Office".

Alfonso Ochoa   July 8th, 2009 11:01 pm ET

President Obama approaches Prime Minister Silvo Berlusconi and tells him "You broke my heart, Silvo"

Bunny ( Phoenix, AZ )   July 8th, 2009 11:01 pm ET

Fairie dust?

Doug Ritchie   July 8th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

My god man you are whiter than Michael Jackson.

Nancy Gooderham (Canada)   July 8th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

Al to Joe: "I'm riding shotgun"

Naveed   July 8th, 2009 11:14 pm ET

Who cares but now you can tell me how was the affair!!!!!

James   July 8th, 2009 11:17 pm ET

...fava beans?, a nice chianti? HUH?!

James   July 8th, 2009 11:20 pm ET

...fava beans?... a nice chianti?...HUH?!

James
Richmond, VA.

patrick   July 8th, 2009 11:27 pm ET

Uhm......sorry about the whole thumb in the nose thing...Franken told me it was customary to greet this way.

Hazel, Las Vegas   July 8th, 2009 11:29 pm ET

Ciao! Belisimo! I just want to grab and pinch your checks.... You're such an adorable little guy! I just want to take you home, put you in a glass box and tap on it to make you dance!

Sonny Busa   July 8th, 2009 11:35 pm ET

"Leave the gun, take the cannoli"

shewaga   July 8th, 2009 11:35 pm ET

Oh Silvio! Look at that tan, almost as natural as mine!

Lisa Gillespie   July 8th, 2009 11:45 pm ET

You look so Life Like!

ANNETTE CENTOLA   July 9th, 2009 12:03 am ET

"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

lisa Chicago, Ill,   July 9th, 2009 12:03 am ET

Obama: “You looks kinda nervous… don’t you worry, I’ll handle the economy.” *Puts hand on Silvio’s face*

Silvio: “Barack, please.. not in front of the press!”

Romano Spinelli   July 9th, 2009 12:04 am ET

Hello Anderson,
I just saw on TV the news about the Italian Prime Minister. The reason why Mr Berlusconi did show up with his wife is because they are going through a divorce. Mrs. Carfagna is the minister of the equal opportunity in the actual Italian government. Regards, Romano Spinelli

Diego   July 9th, 2009 12:04 am ET

Regarding our last tactics to deal with illegal immigration in Italy, may I ask you what is your immigration status?

Beth - Hercules, CA   July 9th, 2009 12:23 am ET

'Holy crap... Michelle, it's NOT wax..."

Carolyn - Hercules, CA   July 9th, 2009 12:25 am ET

OK... now cough.

Elizabeth Greenville, NC   July 9th, 2009 12:35 am ET

President Obama (in Dad mode): "Oh good grief, let me get this off your face before Michelle sees it..."

Prime Minister Berlusconi: "Gee, Mr. President, you really are a great Daddy!"

Elizabeth Holder   July 9th, 2009 1:02 am ET

Obama "It looks so real, but it's a wax statue"

Anab H., Washington   July 9th, 2009 1:12 am ET

President Obama says, "Let me see...blue tie, check. White shirt, check. Navy jacket, check. I think that is about it, just make sure to keep smiling and you just might pass off as a man about to change the world. You just might get re-elected next time."

Jefferson Pauly, Minneapolis MN   July 9th, 2009 1:25 am ET

“I haven’t seen that many wieners since Ryan Seacrest’s pool party!”

Irma Woollen   July 9th, 2009 1:26 am ET

How about it A. Cooper, you too, fall for the (Corporate) media requirements (incorrectly labeled by Repubs– for their own mishandling advantage, 'Liberal Media.' No real news available, Oh but complete coverage of a, though talented person, one charged wtih child molestation, having to pay $20 mil to one and who knows to other 7 to save himself, as though he was a king of our country, totally deserving of total media coverage. Sick , Sick and disgustingly Sad! So longed to hear something significant on President, yes The President of the United States' meeting with Russia Prime Minister, of great significance to our USA, but hardly any coverage, even by you. Grossly Disappointed! Your shows should be titled: "Dumbing Down of America, Continued."
....amri

Johann Sproule   July 9th, 2009 1:52 am ET

Re: Request for more troops in Afgan.
The general is right. Not enough manpower is stationed there. If we are to make a difference then the US must increase its number of troops for action there. My son was stationed in Helmand province last year with the Marines 2/7. There is a whole city that existed with it partly (greater area) under the taliban. There was clearly a line dividing ops for them and us. How it was explained to me - it was surreal. The stationed troops from US and GB (marines) made many sacrifices, and many efforts to confront them, yet then they were without sufficient equipment at startup. I only hope they increase the troop strength and provide them the right tools.

Edward   July 9th, 2009 1:56 am ET

Madame Tussauds did a really good job.

Norah Mary Ryan   July 9th, 2009 9:34 am ET

They say "when in Rome do as the Romans" I prefer this cheek

Norah Mary Ryan Athens Greece   July 9th, 2009 9:37 am ET

They say “when in Rome do as the Romans” I prefer this cheek

LJRoy   July 9th, 2009 9:38 am ET

Heal! The ghost of Mussolini will not harm you.

Heidi   July 9th, 2009 10:10 am ET

President Obama : “Mr. Prime Minister, I think you've got lipstick on your cheek. Let me wipe it off for you before the cameras sees it”

Heidi Banzuelo-Rodriguez
Houston, TX

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