PRESIDENT TRUMP: It is my profound honor to address the United Nations General Assembly. Seventy-five years after the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, we are once again engaged in a great global struggle. We have waged a fierce battle against the invisible enemy — the China virus — ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, UNGA, United Nations
The President is using all available means to ensure safe vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics are developed, manufactured, and distributed in unprecedented time and scale in response to COVID-19. Earlier this year, President Trump launched Operation Warp Speed, a groundbreaking partnership between the Federal Government, scientific community, and private sector to develop and deliver vaccines in ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Thanks to the courage of those patriots of July 4th, 1776, the American Republic stands today as the greatest, most exceptional, and most virtuous nation in the history of the world. Our workers, our factories have revolutionized industries and lifted millions into prosperity. Our artists, architects, and engineers have inspired the globe with transcendent works ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, President Trump
Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to discuss local, State, and Federal COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, and America’s reopening.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
In recent days, the media has taken to sounding the alarm bells over a “second wave” of coronavirus infections. Such panic is overblown. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the courage and compassion of the American people, our public health system is far stronger than it was four months ago, and we are ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health
Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to update our Nation’s governors on local, State, and Federal COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, and America’s reopening, with a focus on supporting America’s small ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to update our Nation’s governors on local, State, and Federal COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. To open up the meeting, Chaplain of the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
THE PRESIDENT: I stand before you at this noble fortress of American liberty to pay tribute to the immortal souls who fought and died to keep us free. Earlier today, the First Lady and I laid a wreath in their sacred honor at Arlington National Cemetery. Now we come together to salute the flag they ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Memorial Day
Thank you very much, everybody. Please. So, welcome to our Cabinet meeting. And every member of my Cabinet is working tirelessly to defeat the invisible enemy. That should have never happened to our country. It should have never happened to the world. It’s a disgrace. It could have been stopped at the source, but they ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery. In addition to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Okay, thank you very much. And I’m honored to be joined by representatives of many great American retail companies, some of the greatest companies anywhere in the world. And we’re talking today about different things, and — including distribution and medical diagnostics, et cetera. You’ll see in a second, they’re going to say hello.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Italy and the United States clearly are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. Our countries have been particularly hard hit and we continue to feel ongoing pain. So I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences on behalf of President Trump and my American colleagues around the world and friends. We ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
"All of American society is engaged and mobilized in the war against the invisible enemy. While we must remain vigilant, it is clear that our aggressive strategy is working." President Donald J. Trump
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much, everybody. This is a group of people who, in many cases, became quite famous because they went through a lot having to do with the coronavirus. A tremendous amount. And a lot of them were covered, and we know them from the media. They’ve all got very interesting and very ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Thank you very much. Please. Very importantly, I’d like to begin by saying that we’ve just reached agreement — the Secretary of Treasury, Steve Mnuchin, with the major airlines, all of our great airlines — to participate in a Payroll Support Program. This agreement will fully support airline industry workers, preserve the vital role airlines ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much. And I want to welcome many of our nation’s top hospital CEOs to the White House. It’s an honor to have you. Friends of mine for a long time, in many cases. We’re glad to be joined by Vice President Pence, who’s in the other room — he’ll be coming ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Okay, thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with the world leaders in American oil and gas and, really, I could say, the world leaders, period, when it comes to energy and American energy. The biggest companies anywhere — anywhere in the world. I want to thank Secretary of the Interior, David ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
So many communities, small businesses, and Americans from all backgrounds are patriotically doing their part. President Trump knows these changes are difficult on many. To help as much as possible, he signed unprecedented economic relief into law last week, including major support for small businesses and workers.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
I want to start today by highlighting several critical developments on both the testing and treatment that will help us win our war against the coronavirus. On Friday, the FDA authorized a new test developed by Abbott Labs that delivers lightning-fast results in as little as five minutes. That’s a whole new ballgame. I want ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much. First of all, I’d like to congratulate the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA and everybody else in the federal government, working with state government, but on the incredible job that the Army Corps and FEMA did on building the hospital in New York at the Javits Center. Two thousand ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available for Crisis ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
U.S. innovators are rushing to combat the new coronavirus, with vaccines already in development and new treatment options being tested in the United States and Asia. The rapid response received a boost this month as President Trump signed into law $8.3 billion in federal funds to fight COVID-19. The funding is helping federal agencies and their private-sector ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
The United States has reached mutual agreements with Canada and Mexico to restrict non-essential travel across our northern and southern borders. The United States will expeditiously return aliens who cross between ports of entry or are otherwise not allowed to enter the country, as the facilities in which these aliens would normally be held cannot ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much. It is great having FEMA involved. We’ve had tremendous success working together, and we appreciate all of the people here. And it’s an honor to be with all of you. You’re doing a fantastic job, by the way. And so now we’re, as of yesterday when we — when we ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much. And today I welcome the great nurses of our country to the White House and express our gratitude for those on the frontlines in our war against the global pandemic. And it’s been something, but we’re winning it. We will win. It’s a question of when, and I think it’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much. We have the tourism industry executives, the biggest anywhere in the world. These are the great ones, and they’re going to say a couple of little words pretty soon, I think. We’ll talk about their company quickly and the number of employees and what’s happened since the Chinese virus came ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
This afternoon, President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued new guidelines to help protect Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak. Even if you are young and otherwise healthy, you are at risk—and your activities can increase the risk of contracting the Coronavirus for others. Everyone can do their part. The new recommendations are ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Thank you very much. We just completed a very good meeting of the Coronavirus Task Force. And we — we’re really — they’re really doing a great job, our professionals. The results are very — very, very good. And when you compare this to what’s happening around the world, we’re very proud of our people. ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
I have determined that the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency determination under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”). My decision to make this determination pursuant to section 501(b) of the Stafford ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
We’ve been working very hard on this. We’ve made tremendous progress. When you compare what we’ve done to other areas of the world, it’s pretty incredible. A lot of that had to do with the early designation and the closing of the borders. And, as you know, Europe was just designated as the hotspot right ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
President Trump is exercising statutory authorities to declare a national emergency in response to the coronavirus. The unprecedented action the President is taking invites States, territories, and tribes to access over $42 billion in existing funding to combat the coronavirus.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: coro, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
President Trump is issuing a proclamation under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to restrict travel to the United States from foreign nationals who have recently been in certain European countries. Section 212(f) of the INA only applies to the movement of human beings, not goods or cargo.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
My fellow Americans: Tonight, I want to speak with you about our nation’s unprecedented response to the coronavirus outbreak that started in China and is now spreading throughout the world. Today, the World Health Organization officially announced that this is a global pandemic. We have been in frequent contact with our allies, and we are ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much. And we are having a meeting — a very important meeting — with the, I would say, the greatest bankers in the world, the most important banks in the world, financial centers, and having a good discussion. We’re discussing the economy. We’re discussing how it relates to jobs and all ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, thank you very much. We’re meeting with the top executives of the health insurance companies, the biggest companies in our country — probably the biggest companies in our country, probably the biggest companies in the world. I can’t imagine being much bigger. But these are the great — the great health insurance companies. And ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, let me say, the recommendations that you have and that every American now has at Coronavirus.gov apply to every jurisdiction in the country, every state and every community, irrespective of whether or not there’s been a coronavirus case established. I will tell you that we’re working very closely with California, Washington, New York, Florida to develop ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health, travel restriction
As many of you know, Florida had its first two COVID-19-linked fatalities yesterday. And so we are stressing to folks that if you look at how this virus impacts people, the folks who are elderly and have underlying medical conditions are at much greater risk to have serious complications. So we’ve been working hard with ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
That was many weeks ago. So they saw there was something going on in China long before anybody even heard of it. That was actually before it was even in the print. They heard there was a problem in China. That’s when they started working on this, and that’s pretty incredible. That’s why we’re in ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
I think, you know, a lot of people are staying here and they’re going to be doing their business here. They’re going to be traveling here. And they’ll be going to resorts here. And, you know, we have a great place. That’s where — so, foreign people come, but we’re going to have Americans staying ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Let me begin, as always, by saying that according to all the experts gathered here and on our task force, the risks of the American public of contracting the coronavirus remains low. But that being said, we’re continuing to lean into this effort in full partnership with state and local health authorities around the country ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Let’s start with our efforts, the State Department’s efforts on coronavirus. The State Department continues to support President Trump’s strong leadership and whole-of-government approach to protect Americans. There’s no higher duty for us. I’m sure you’ve all seen the President’s briefings and updates from CDC and HHS, and the good news that Deborah Birx from ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health, virus
As the President said, we’re all in this together. And he wanted me to be here in Minnesota to build on the strong partnership that we have, with your administration, here to protect the people of Minnesota as our nation deals with the coronavirus. But I’m also here, as Governor Walz said, because not only ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health, virus
Finally, with regard to testing, we had a meeting today that gave us great hope for great progress in the near future on expanding testing across the country. We have a ways to go yet, and I’m pleased to report, as we’ve been able to convey to state governments — governors around the country — ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results. Jobs are booming, incomes are soaring, poverty is plummeting, crime is falling, confidence is surging, and our country is thriving and highly respected again. (Applause.) America’s enemies are on the run, America’s fortunes are on the ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, SOTU 2020
Well, thank you, President Mattarella. Thank you for your warm hospitality. Thank you for welcoming me here in my very first visit to the Italian Republic as Vice President of the United States. And let me also say: It was a privilege to be in Jerusalem with you yesterday, as we marked the 75th anniversary ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaderes, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. We suffered no casualties, all of our soldiers are safe, and only minimal damage was sustained at our military bases. Our great American forces are prepared for ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Iran
Thank you very much. We just met with the Prime Minister of Denmark. Had a great meeting and discussed a lot of things, including trade. And now we’re meeting with a friend of mine — a good friend of mine, the Prime Minister of Italy. And we have many things to discuss, including trade and ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 December, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, NATO
Well, thank you very much, everyone. It’s an honor to have you all at the White House. You hear that beautiful music in the background? Normally, we wait until it ends, but you’re Italian; we move fast, right? (Laughter.) You definitely move fast. Tonight, we celebrate the extraordinary friendship between Italy and the United ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President Mattarella
On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude, we honor the brave first responders, resolute members of our military, and ordinary Americans who showed extraordinary courage to save others on that fateful day. We will always be grateful for the heroic men and women of our ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Patriot Day 2019
In a statement, the White House Press Secretary said, "The United States will continue to take steps to pressure Maduro, his regime, and those who support him, until they step out of the way and allow a democratic transition to occur under Interim President Guaido and the National Assembly of Venezuela." This action underscores President Trump's ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Venezuela crisis
As we meet today, the people of Venezuela stand at the threshold of history, ready to reclaim their country and to reclaim their future. Not long ago, Venezuela was the wealthiest nation, by far, in South America. But years of socialist rule have brought this once-thriving nation to the brink of ruin. That’s where it ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 February, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Venezuela crisis
Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service — to be, in his words, “a ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President George W. Bush
Mr. Prime Minister, I want to begin by congratulating you once again on your tremendous victory in Italy. It was something that all the world was watching, and it excited the people all across Italy and, I can tell you, all across the United States, as well. Congratulations. In your election, the Italian nation has ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 July, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella sent the following message to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump: «The anniversary of July 4 grants me the opportunity to extend our warmest wishes on behalf of the Italian people and myself. The United States and Italy are united by a long-standing friendship, ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 July, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Independence Day 2018
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.–DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Kim Jong Un, Singapore Summit
Here tonight are two fathers and two mothers: Evelyn Rodriguez, Freddy Cuevas, Elizabeth Alvarado, and Robert Mickens. Their two teenage daughters — Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens — were close friends on Long Island. But in September 2016, on the eve of Nisa’s 16th Birthday, neither of them came home. These two precious girls were ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, SOTU 2018
But America first does not mean America alone. When the United States grows, so does the world. American prosperity has created countless jobs all around the globe, and the drive for excellence, creativity, and innovation in the U.S. has led to important discoveries that help people everywhere live more prosperous and far healthier lives.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Davos, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
So today, let us rededicate ourselves to a path of mutual understanding and respect. Let us rethink old assumptions and open our hearts and minds to possible and possibilities. And finally, I ask the leaders of the region -- political and religious; Israeli and Palestinian; Jewish and Christian and Muslim -- to join us in ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Near East & North Africa | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Israel, Jerusalem
President Trump remains committed to achieving a lasting peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians, and he is optimistic that peace can be achieved.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Near East & North Africa, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Israel, Jerusalem
On an unseasonably warm November 30, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting. With the White House’s south facade as the backdrop, spectators gathered on the Ellipse at President’s Park to watch musical performances from groups such as the Beach Boys and listen to ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Christmas Tree Lighting, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Earlier this year, the President signed Executive Order 13780, which asked the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a new minimum baseline for how much information sharing with foreign nations is required to determine whether their nationals seeking entry into the United States present security threats to our Nation. The new baseline furthers the aims ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Travel
Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world. As millions of our citizens continue to suffer the effects of the devastating hurricanes that ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, UNGA
President Donald J. Trump opened the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York with comments on the need for international cooperation on UN reform. He was flanked by UN Secretary General António Guterres and United States Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who provided opening remarks. Chief of Staff John Kelly and National Security Advisor ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, UNGA
I actually saw great potential right across the street, to be honest with you, and it was only for the reason that the United Nations was here that that turned out to be such a successful project. So I want to thank you, Ambassador Haley, for your introduction and for your steadfast advocacy for ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, UNGA
Throughout history, everyday Americans and first responders have done the extraordinary through selfless acts of patriotism, compassion, and uncommon courage. Not just in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, but across our great Nation, Americans on September 11, 2001, bound themselves together for the common good, saying with one voice that we will be neither scared ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Patriot Day 2017
I want to thank you, Secretary Mattis, General Dunford, members of the Cabinet, members of the Armed Forces, first responders, and most importantly, to the families and to the survivors: It’s an honor to join you on this very, very solemn occasion. This is an occasion that is extraordinary, and it will always be extraordinary. ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: 9/11, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy to discuss the agenda for the upcoming G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany and to renew his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s efforts in hosting the exceptional G7 Summit in May. President Trump also underscored his appreciation for Italy’s efforts to address the ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Prime Minister Gentiloni
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and begin negotiations to either re-enter or negotiate an entirely new agreement with more favorable terms for the United States. The decision is a fulfillment of the promise President Trump made to the American people during his campaign. ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Climate, Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
In my meetings at the G7, we have taken historic steps to demand fair and reciprocal trade that gives Americans a level playing field against other nations. We’re also working very hard for peace in the Middle East, and perhaps even peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Our attacks on terrorism are greatly stepped ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Climate, Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Since the first day of this administration, President Donald Trump has been working tirelessly to keep the promises that he made to the American people. President Trump has been reforming healthcare, enforcing our laws, ending illegal immigration, rebuilding our military. And this President has been rolling back excessive regulations and unfair trade practices that were ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Climate, Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Mike Pence
And I'm trying to figure out who’s in that helicopter that is coming in. It may be Prime Minister Abe. It may be Justin from Canada. Great people. We made a lot of good friends this week, I'll tell you, a lot of good friends. They’re good people. America is very blessed with a lot ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, g7italy, g7summit
President Donald J. Trump met today with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in Taormina, Italy, before the start of the G7 Summit. In the wake of the horrific terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to cooperate to the fullest extent possible to counter ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, g7italy, g7summit
The Pope and the President discussed how religious communities can combat human suffering in crisis regions, such as Syria, Libya, and ISIS-controlled territory. The President affirmed that the United States and the Holy See share many fundamental values and seek to engage globally to promote human rights, combat human suffering, and protect religious freedom.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Vatican
President Donald J. Trump today held meetings with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. The leaders discussed the alliance between the United States and Italy, as well as priorities in the areas of defense cooperation, counterterrorism, and efforts to deny terrorists safe havens from Mali to Libya to Iraq to Afghanistan. President ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
The First Lady will join her husband throughout each day, but will also participate in many of her own events. In the latter part of the trip, Mrs. Trump will attend spousal programs at the NATO and G-7 summits. She will conclude the trip by delivering remarks to United States military personnel and families in ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 May, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, g7italy
[...] Traveling next to Italy, President Trump will meet with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss cooperation between the United States and religious communities in areas of joint concern. He will also meet, in Rome, with President Mattarella of Italy, who will later host the G-7, to discuss multilateral cooperation and bilateral ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, g7italy, g7summit
Mr. Prime Minister, I'm thrilled that you are here today to discuss how we can make this great relationship even more productive in the years to come. On the economy, Italy is one of America’s largest trading partners. A lot of people don’t know that. We both seek a trading relationship that is balanced, reciprocal ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Prime Minister Gentiloni
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States -- (applause) -- and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our nation's path towards civil rights and the work that ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. Congress
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation across a range of shared interests, including security and counterterrorism. The leaders discussed Libya, the influx of migrants and refugees into Europe, as well as Italy's priorities, and the upcoming G-7 meeting in Italy. President Trump reiterated ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 February, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Gentiloni
We will seek friendship and goodwill with the nations of the world, but we do so with the understanding that it is the right of all nations to put their own interests first. We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone, but rather to let it shine as an example — ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders
President-Elect Trump: "I want to tell the world community that while we will always put America’s interests first, we will deal fairly with everyone, with everyone — all people and all other nations. We will seek common ground, not hostility; partnership, not conflict."
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Hillary Clinton, U.S. Elections
About one hundred close contacts from the political, business, military, and cultural spheres, including Naples Prefect Gerarda Pantalone and U.S. and Italian military commanders from Capodichino, attended the U.S. Consulate General’s reception on November 9 to toast new U.S. President Elect Donald Trump. Several journalists from leading local print, broadcast, and online outlets widely reported ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Naples | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Naples, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Naples, U.S. Presidential Elections
Press Conference of President Obama and Prime Minister Renzi of the Republic of Italy The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 18, 2016 Rose Gargen 11:44 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please, everybody have a seat. Salve. Once again, I want to welcome Prime Minister Renzi and his delegation back to ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Barack Obama, Former President Trump Administration, Renzi
Exclusive interview with US President: "Italy is at the forefront of the refugee crisis. But a small number of nations on the frontlines can’t bear this heavy burden alone". On terrorism: "Italy is a vital member of our coalition. I’m confident that we will win and ISIS will lose". On TTIP and free market: "It’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Barack Obama, Former President Trump Administration, La Repubblica
[...] While discussing the policies of individual candidates, each speaker discussed their personal insights on each candidate—stating whether they agreed or disagreed with the proposed policies and why RSO interns, Laura Herring and Regina Seweryn, also discussed their experiences as first time voters and tackled the challenge of describing two of the candidates in the ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Milan | 16 March, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Milan, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Ambassador Reeker, Elections, Former President Trump Administration, Milan
