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Said Gino Giacomini, the republic's Foreign Secretary (and a Socialist): "They offend the dignity and the autonomy of our republic. Dear friend, it is a very bitter pill." The republic had to swallow it. At week's end, San Marino restored its law against gambling, shut up its casino. Demo-Christian Leader Teodoro Lonfernini found a little to cheer him: "We may not have much money, but at least we have had a good housecleaning."