President Truman's Remarks of Welcome to Prime Minister De Gasperi of Italy
President Harry S. Truman's remarks of welcome to Prime Minister De Gasperi of Italy upon his arrival at Union Station in Washington, DC. The President spoke at 9:15 a.m. Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi responded as follows: "I thank you, Mr. President, for your cordial welcome. I am certain we will discuss matters for common defense, for peace, and regarding the interests of both our countries--America and Italy."