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On the recordDecember 12, 2016
The United States congratulates Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy and the new Italian Government on their swearing-in.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Press Release - Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the New Italian Government

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