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*"They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska." | *"They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska." | ||
She was referring to a pair of islands in the [[Bering Strait]]. Big Diomede, a Siberian island, is 3 miles west of Little Diomede, an Alaskan island. | She was referring to a pair of islands in the [[Bering Strait]]. Big Diomede, a Siberian island, is 3 miles west of Little Diomede, an Alaskan island. | ||
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| + | In a comedy skit, actress [[Tina Fey]] put the following words into Palin's mouth: " | ||
| + | *FEY AS PALIN: "And I can see Russia from my house." [http://politicalhumor.about.com/b/2008/09/14/tina-fey-skewers-sarah-palin-on-saturday-night-live.htm] | ||
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Revision as of 21:02, August 18, 2011
Sarah Palin called Russia and the USA "neighbors", in response to an interview question.
- "They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska."
She was referring to a pair of islands in the Bering Strait. Big Diomede, a Siberian island, is 3 miles west of Little Diomede, an Alaskan island.
In a comedy skit, actress Tina Fey put the following words into Palin's mouth: "
- FEY AS PALIN: "And I can see Russia from my house." [1]
