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Daniel R. Russel: It is very much in the interests of the United States, and therefore it is very much a diplomatic priority for the…

On the recordMarch 3, 2014
It is very much in the interests of the United States, and therefore it is very much a diplomatic priority for the United States, that the friction and the tension between these two extraordinarily close friends and allies of the United States be reduced, and be reduced quickly.
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Daniel R. Russel

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Emphasizing the importance of reducing tensions between South Korea and Japan.

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