U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to the White House for what is expected to be the final official visit with an honor welcome and state dinner of his presidency.
The two men celebrated the shared history - from Amerigo Vespucci to Americans love of Italian food, art and music.
Apologizing for his accent, President Obama greeted Prime Minister Renzi saying the two countries can work together to make the world a better place.
IN: "Matteo...Agnesi...
OUT: ...amici bea! (chuckle, applause fade)"
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During the welcome ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Prime Minister Renzi laid out a vision of a positive future.
IN: "I think...
OUT: ...and Italy."
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