February 14, 2014
President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Letta of Italy to express his personal gratitude to the Prime Minister for his leadership and friendship. The United States and Italy are stronger for it. The two reaffirmed the enduring bonds that will continue to link the United States and Italy, longstanding friends and allies.
Barack Obama, Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Letta of Italy Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/304905