Berlusconi Blames Political Woes On "Communist" Enemies

First Posted: 03/18/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 03:30 PM ET

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ROME, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gave a foretaste of how he may defend himself when he goes back on trial for corruption next month, attacking the judicial system as overrun by "communists" out to destroy him.

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