He also explained that, regarding the EU budget talks, Italy was willing todo her share tomake an agreement possible, "notwithstanding some sacrifices attached", and thus share the cost of the enlargement...
This is an important day for all of us because your parents spend so much time here helping me and the President, and we know that a lot of times they do it because you all make the sacrificesto be here.
And each time I visit a base or meet with members of our Armed Forces and veterans, I'm struck not just by the extraordinary sacrifices they and their family maketo serve our country, but by all they doto help others right here at home in their own communities.