Rome, ITALY: Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (R) is congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister Francesco Rutelli and Italian Family Minister Rosy Bindi after his speech at the Palazzo Madama to defend his government’s record before the Senate, 27 february 2007, on the eve of a confidence vote that could decide his political future. Romano Prodi will have to convince senators that he can still govern after losing a vote on troops in Afghanistan, which prompted his resignation. AFP PHOTO / ANDREAS SOLARO (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)
