Italy PM Prodi Resigns

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi has resigned. He stepped down after his government lost parliamentary vote over foreign policy.

Following are reactions to the resignation of Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, who stepped down on Wednesday after his government lost a crucial parliamentary vote over foreign policy:

FRANCO PAVONCELLO AT ROME'S JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

"Once again, the radical left brought him down. Last time, we waited two years. This time we waited nine months. Things are getting shortened out."

"What might happen may very well be is that the president of the republic may ask Prodi to try for a Prodi II (government). But at that point, we might see some heads rolling -- like probably (Foreign Minister Massimo) D'Alema would not be part of the government."