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Official Statement on the Nomination of Ronald Spogli To be the U.S. Ambassador To ItalyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Elissa Ruffino (NIAF) 202/939-3106 or elissa@niaf.org
Attribute to Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli, Chairman, National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) applauds President George W. Bush on his nomination of Ronald P. Spogli, a well respected Italian-American business leader in California, as the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Italy.
The Foundation looks forward to working with the Ambassador-designate and to enhancing the already outstanding relationship between the U.S. and Italy.
The NIAF has enjoyed a close working relationship with the current Ambassador Mel Sembler and we look forward to continuing that relationship with the new ambassador.
Washington, DC
June 10, 2005The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit, non-partisan foundation dedicated to promoting the contributions of Italian Americans. The Foundation has a wide-range of programs that provide scholarships and grants, conferences and cultural seminars. Visit our website at www.niaf.org.
NIAF 50th Anniversary Gala – 
Philadelphia Testimonial Dinner 5/15/2025
Gala Roma 6/3/2025