DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ENGLAND SPEAKS AT ITALIAN ARMED FORCES DAY RECEPTION
November 06, 2008
November 06, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the text of the following speech:
Buona sera! Good evening�.. It's always terrific to be here at the Italian Embassy.
Mr. Ambassador--it was thoughtful of you to invite me here this evening. Let me add my congratulations to you and all Italians as you celebrate Italian Armed Forces Day!
The United States and Italy share a long history and our people and leaders enjoy close bonds of fri . . .
Buona sera! Good evening�.. It's always terrific to be here at the Italian Embassy.
Mr. Ambassador--it was thoughtful of you to invite me here this evening. Let me add my congratulations to you and all Italians as you celebrate Italian Armed Forces Day!
The United States and Italy share a long history and our people and leaders enjoy close bonds of fri . . .