03/01/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"This Columbus Day should be one of deep pride for all Americans—especially those for Italian descent."
"We will defend our country, and while we do so, we will not sacrifice the freedoms that make our land unique."
"The evil ones thought they were going to hurt us, and they did to a certain extent."
"Our freedom itself was gained with the help of three Italian regiments that crossed the Atlantic to fight in the Revolutionary War."