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Obamas host Italy’s PM Renzi in last official dinner (videos-photos)

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Barack Obama joked that ‘it ain’t over till it’s over’ as he toasted America’s relationship with Italy during his final state dinner as president.
Obama had admitted it was a ‘bittersweet moment’ as he and Michelle welcomed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife for an official visit and the final state dinner of his time in office.
‘Buona sera (Good evening). Welcome to the White House and the final state dinner of my presidency,’ he said.
‘But in the immortal words of a great Italian-American, Yogi Berra, ‘it ain’t over till it’s over.’ Michelle Obama dazzled the crowd at her final state dinner as first lady, in a floor-length rose gold chainmail gown.
She showed off her signature toned arms and completed the glamorous look with poker-straight locks.
The Obamas, greeted Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini – who also sparkled in a floor length, silver and gray gown  – on the North Portico before accompanying them inside the White House for the final state dinner.
The final state dinner of Barack Obama’s presidency featured a mix of guests from the worlds of fashion, politics, media, finance and the arts.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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epa05591343 US President Barack Obama (C-R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (C-L) walk out of the White House to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini  at the North Portico before a state dinner, in Washington DC, USA, 18 October 2016. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host their final state dinner featuring celebrity chef Mario Batali and singer Gwen Stefani performing after dinner.  EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

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