I want to also welcome other members of the clergy, members of the diplomatic corps who are here as well, and all of the distinguished guests. It’s an honor to be here. It truly is. I especially want to recognize many of the leaders of faith-based groups we have in the audience today. You reflect ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
I came today to reinforce the partnership between one of our closest friends and allies. The strength of the U.S.-Italy friendship was the foundation of a great conversation today that I had with the foreign minister, with the prime minister before that. We discussed a broad range of issues, and they include things that have ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte today in Rome, Italy. Secretary Pompeo and Prime Minister Conte discussed Italy’s strong effort to combat COVID-19, as well as U.S. assistance to Italy to help fight the pandemic. Secretary Pompeo highlighted the substantial business and investment ties between the United States and Italy and noted the ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
The United States and Italy share a deep and enduring relationship, enriched by our people-to-people ties, long-standing economic and security partnership, and a commitment to the same values – democracy, freedom, free and fair trade, and the rule of law. As friends and NATO Allies, we cooperate on confronting some of the world’s most pressing ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Human rights advocates won great and laudable victories in our lifetimes, from the defeat of fascism, to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe, and to the end of apartheid. But that was then. The great and noble human rights project of the 20th century is in crisis.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Speeches | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
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
Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you all today. I’m here one more time, proudly, to talk about freedom and free societies. And while America is not a perfect nation by any means, we always strive towards that more perfect union, trying to improve. We remain the greatest nation in the history of ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Religious Freedom Report
Thank you, Foreign Minister Di Maio. Luigi, I appreciate it. We are praying for your country also to continue a swift and steady recovery from the coronavirus. To the 31 representatives with us today, thank you for participating, not only this gathering, but over the past couple of months. Finally, as I begin, I want ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, ISIS
At the invitation of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio and U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Small Group met virtually today to reaffirm our shared determination to continue the fight against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and to create conditions for ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, ISIS
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the Italian people on the 74th Anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
The U.S. government today took another step to protect U.S. national security and the integrity of 5G networks by expanding the Commerce Department’s foreign direct product rule to restrict Huawei from circumventing U.S. law. We will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to undermine the privacy of our citizens or the integrity of ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Science & Tech | Tags: 5G, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Seventy-five years ago today, the last remnants of the Nazi regime unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Today, we celebrate the forces of freedom who defeated tyranny and emerged victorious in that monumental struggle. We pay tribute to those who served for their service and pause ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, VE Day
First, I want to express my thanks to the dozens of countries that have expressed support for the new Venezuela framework that I announced when I was here last week. The goal is to replace Maduro’s illegitimate dictatorship with a legitimate, transitional government that can hold free and fair elections, presidential elections to represent all ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, State Department
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
Back to first principles. Your – the predicate of your final question about objecting to what the folks on Capitol Hill have asked is fundamentally not true. What we objected to was the demands that were put that are – deeply violate fundamental principles of separation of powers. They contacted State Department employees directly, told ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
So I’ve seen the results of the decision today. They – they’re consistent with what we’d anticipated. We believed all along that the WTO would rule in this way. We’ll now work through it, what the appropriate response is. I will certainly talk to the EU and we’ll get to the right outcome. As I’ve ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Yeah, so I’ve seen that decision. Frankly, it’s what we had expected. We – our view has been all along for a long time now that these subsidies were illegal. We’re working with your government and we’re working with the EU government to try and find the right mix of the way to respond to ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Rome and Abruzzo, Italy, October 1-3, where he will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, and Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio to discuss the importance of Transatlantic unity and our strong and enduring bilateral relationship. The Secretary will also travel to his ancestral home ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Italy, The Holy See, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Greece from October 1 to 6. The Secretary will attend the U.S.-Holy See Symposium on Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations, where he will deliver keynote remarks. He will have a private audience with His Holiness Pope Francis, and meet ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Secretary of State
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
The United States commends the Government of Italy for the repatriation of an Italian foreign terrorist fighter from Syria. Italy is a key partner in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and we appreciate its commitment to countering terrorism. With this repatriation, Italy has provided an important example to all members of the Global Coalition ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Counterterrorism, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Good morning. I’m here to make an important foreign policy announcement concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran. Today the United States is continuing to build its maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime. I am announcing our intent to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including its Qods Force, as a foreign terrorist organization in ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 April, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Terrorism
I want to thank AIPAC President Mort Fridman, Board Chair Lillian Pincus, and your CEO Howard Kohr for inviting me to be a speaker here tonight.And thanks to you for that incredibly warm welcome.As some of you may have seen, my wife Susan, who’s here with me tonight, and I just returned from a trip ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, religious freedom
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
The President has declared a National Day of Mourning on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in honor of former President George H. W. Bush. The U.S. Mission to Italy (Embassy Rome and constituent posts), the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, and the U.S. Mission to the U.N. Agencies will therefore be closed on December 5.
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, President George H. W. Bush
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
Good morning, everyone. I want to update you on three issues, four if you want to count the – my upcoming trip to Asia, including North Korea. First, the situation in Iraq; the second, a statement about the ruling this morning from the International Court of Justice; and finally, I want to talk about my ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Asia and North Korea, Former U.S. Government Leaders
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
Thank you very much. Well, thank you, Fred, for that kind introduction. It reminded me when I was going through my confirmation process they were chasing down all the people I’d known my whole life, and they found one of the young men who played basketball with me at Los Amigos, and his quote was ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 July, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Foreign Policy, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Iran, Michael R. Pompeo
President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy to the White House on July 30, 2018. Italy is an important NATO Ally, a leading partner in Afghanistan and Iraq, and key in bringing stability to the Mediterranean region. Together, the United States and Italy will look to deepen cooperation in addressing global ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Prime Minister Conte
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
Well, good morning, everyone. I first want to thank the Heritage Foundation and its president, Kay Coles James. Thank you for hosting me today. First as a private citizen and then as a member of Congress, and even today, the Heritage Foundation has shaped my thinking on matters of the world and public policy issues. ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Iran
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
The publication of the National Security Strategy (NSS) is a milestone for any presidency. A statutorily mandated document, the NSS explains to the American people, U.S. allies and partners, and federal agencies how the President intends to put his national security vision into practice on behalf of fellow citizens. First and foremost, President Donald J. Trump’s NSS ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, National Security Strategy
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
“My visit to Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital today was very moving. To spend time speaking to and coloring with children who have such a positive spirit despite illness was an amazing gift," stated First Lady Melania Trump. "The time I spent with the little ones in the Intensive Care Unit is something I will never ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Bambino Gesu, Donald J. Trump, First Lady, Former U.S. Government Leaders
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
[...] 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
For generations, African Americans have embodied the shared progress of our Nation. Through toil and struggle and with courageous actions that have broken barriers, they have made America a better place to live and work for everybody. Women like Katherine Johnson, a pioneer in space history whose work helped America win the Space Race, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights | Tags: Black History Month, Donald J. Trump, Former U.S. Government Leaders
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
