Department of War Issues Transcript of Bilateral Meeting by Secretary Hegseth, Italian Republic Defense Minister Crosetto
June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript of bilateral meeting hosted by Secretary Pete Hegseth with Italian Republic Defense Minister Guido Crosetto at the Pentagon:
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, Minister Crosetto and your team, welcome to the Pentagon. Thank you for being here. Italy's growing defense leadership in Europe is largely thanks to you and your prime minister's efforts. And we're especially . . .
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, Minister Crosetto and your team, welcome to the Pentagon. Thank you for being here. Italy's growing defense leadership in Europe is largely thanks to you and your prime minister's efforts. And we're especially . . .