Jan. 16, 1963 - JFK Welcoming Remarks to Prime Minister Fanfani of Italy

Jan. 16, 1963 - In welcoming Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani in a colorful ceremony on the White House south lawn, President Kennedy said: "The United States and Italy as allies, as members of NATO, as members of the Atlantic Community have a good many matters of common concern, of common policies to develop and coordinate in defense and economic policy and political matters." At a luncheon for the Prime Minister, the President praised his guest for his "strong leadership" at home, his "constant friendship" for America, and the "firm position which Italy has played in the NATO Alliance."

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