Napolitano says Italy should use U.S. as model for national pride ROME, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Italians should use the United States as a model on the importance of a strong national identity and pride, President Giorgio Napolitano said Wednesday. Such national feelings aren't necessarily familiar to Italians, Napolitano said after U.S. voters elected President Obama to the White House for a second term, ANSA reported. It's something which in Italy doesn't ring familiar. It's not just a question of fair play. In the United States the sense of identity and national pride is very strong," Napolitano said during a television interview. Napolitano also said the interests of the country should prevail over disagreements. "The sooner we achieve this attitude in Italy, the better it will be for the country," he said. That Obama has expressed confidence in Europe generally and Italy in particular is important, Napolitano said.