Milan, 28 September 2007 – A number of news agencies today reported the remark “I am strong" made by the Chairman of Telecom Italia, Mr. Pasquale Pistorio, in answer to the following question from a journalist: "There is talk of a strong board of directors, do you feel (implicated in this)?" Telecom Italia wishes to make clear that the chairman’s remark, which was humorous in tone, referred exclusively to the fact that Mr Pistorio is focused on doing his job and does not feel implicated.