among the reactions to his appointment is that of then defense minister ignazio la russa said " it was a very difficult choice because more than one generals were at the same level of degree and capacity and it was hard it was a weighted choice on my proposal welcomed by the entire council of ministers who expressed great appreciation for the new general commander of the leonardo leonardo gallitelli" democratic party defense and security officers roberta pinotti and marco minniti expressed "great appreciation for the nomination to commander-in-chief of the carabinieri an excellent choice for expertise and experience we are confident that general gallitelli will do the best to accomplish the delicate task to which has been called"