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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEITEMBER 25, 1951
President Truman and Prime Minister De Gasperi met at the
White House on Tuesday, September 25. The meeting was devoted to
an exchange of views on the present international situation and
on
matters of mutual concern to Italy and the United States.
The President and the Prime Minister agreed on the im-
portance of continuing the joint effort of the free nations united
in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to the preservation of
world peace. Each reaffirmed the conviction of his Government that
the free nations must be strong in order to make the world safe from
aggression. Prime Minister De Gasperi reaffirmed that the Italian
people are fully determined to continue their efforts for the common
cause. He described Italy's particular need to strengthen its
economic position as part of its general defense effort. President
Truman assured the Prime Minister that the United States, as in the
past, will continue to assist Italy and the other Allies in achieving
economic and social stability and in increasing their capacity for
defense. He agreed with Mr. De Gasperi that the defense of Europe
is vital to the .reservation of the free world.
Mr. De Gasperi referred to the contradictions between
the spirit of the Italian Peace Treaty and Italy's present position
as an equal member of the community of free nations. He informed
the President of the legitimate desire of the Italian people that
these contradictions be removed. The Prime Minister also expressed
satisfaction at the opportunity he has had to exchange views on the
question with the Secretary of State, as well as with the British
and French Foreign "Ministers. The President assured the Prime Minister
that the United States Government is determined that the situation
he had described be corrected in a spirit of equity and friendship.
He expressed confidence that the consideration now being given to
this matter would be satisfactorily concluded.
The Prime Minister stressed and the President recognized
the importance to the Italian people of the Trieste question, in
regard to which the policies of both governments are well known.
The question was fully taken into consideration.
Mr. De Gasperi emphasized to the President the serious-
ness of the problem of over-population in Italy and informed him
of the Italian Government's efforts toward finding international
solutions to the related problem of resettlement. The President
assured the Prime Minister that the United States fully recognizes
the urgency of reaching international agreements which will help
alleviate distress in over-populated countries such as Italy and
contribute to the development of other areas.
The President and the Prime Minister each expressed
gratification at the opportunity given by the latter's visit to
reaffirm the friendship and identity of views of the two nations.
They stated the determination of their respective governments to
continue to work for a peace based on the principles of the United
Nations Charter, to which each is dedicated.
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