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Paralympians Frank Del Duca and Lori Stevens present keepsakes at White House
Summary
Frank Del Duca and teammate Laurie (Lori) Stevens, who served as Team USA flag bearers, presented keepsakes to President Trump and thanked the White House for its support of Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
During the reception, President Trump invited two flag bearers forward, identified in the transcript as Laurie Stevens and Frank Del Duca. Frank Del Duca addressed the president, introduced his teammate and described the privilege of serving as Team USA's flag bearers at the opening ceremonies in Milano Cortina.
"Mister president, my name is Frank Del Duca, and I'm joined here with my teammate, 6 time Paralympian, Lori Stevens," Del Duca said, and added: "On behalf of team USA, we would like to gift you these keepsakes." The transcript records the athletes thanking the president for welcoming them to the White House and for supporting America's Olympic and Paralympic movement.
The exchange was brief and ceremonial; no policy or administrative directives followed from the presentation. The remarks provide direct athlete acknowledgments and a record of the athletes' visit to the Oval Office for a photograph and gift exchange.
