Obama pays tribute to Italy, cites historic friendship, political, social and military ties
Editor | Jul 08, 2009 | Comments 0
ROME – President Barack Obama is praising historic American ties with Italy, saying the two countries are cooperating in a number of areas, including Afghanistan. Following private talks with President Giorgio Napolitano before joining the G-8 summit of industrialized nations, Obama called Italy "a great friend of the United States." Obama, joined by Napolitano after their meeting, said the two countries "are working hand in hand in places like Afghanistan to ensure that we’re isolating extremists and strengthening the forces of moderation around the world." Obama said he looked forward to taking up weighty issues like the economy and global warming at the summit and said…
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