(ANSA) - Washington, October 17 - Parliaments are vital
organs of democracy, President Sergio Mattarella said after
meeting US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in Washington on
Thursday.
"I'm happy to have met a bipartisan delegation from Congress
which shows the very strong bonds developed by parliaments,
which are vital organs for democracy", he said.
"Nancy Pelosi represents a symbol of democratic values and a
symbol of female affirmation", Mattarella added.
Pelosi told Mattarella that Italy was the USA's most trusted
ally.
Parliaments vital organs of democracy - Mattarella
Italy most trusted ally says Pelosi