Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Letta of Italy after Bilateral Meeting

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013 – 12:32 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT:  Well, it’s wonderful to welcome Prime Minister Letta to the Oval Office.  We have had a chance to get to know each other over the last several international summits that we’ve attended, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the Prime Minister’s integrity, thoughtfulness, and leadership. 

I want to congratulate him on having won a vote of confidence and passing a budget.  I think it’s…