08 October 2001

Italian Prime Minister to Visit Washington October 15

The White House issued the following statement on the upcoming meeting in Washington October 15 between President Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi:

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

October 8, 2001

Statement by the Press Secretary

Visit to Washington by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi

President Bush will welcome Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for a working visit on October 15, 2001. Italy has strongly supported the United States in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. This visit is an important step in President Bush's efforts to build a strong international coalition in the war against terrorism.

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