“My father died when I was two years old. But my mother was quite capable. She raised three children with his war pension which was peanuts. Yet we did not want for anything. We grew up with a certain parsimony, which is a nice thing. Then if life gives you more good, otherwise you get used to. I'm still thrifty.”
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Giulio Andreotti
Giulio Andreotti was an influential Italian politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy three times. Born on January 14, 1919, in Rome, he was a member of the Christian Democracy party and played a significant role in Italian and European politics. His career spanned several decades, during which he held various government positions and was involved in numerous political events. more
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