Indonesia has made in developing its democracy.
I urge all APEC member economies to work together to address the shared challenge of climate change.
The United States is a Pacific nation, and we enjoy deep historical ties to Southeast Asia.
The future prosperity of our people and all people has never been more dependent on our continued engagement than it is right now.
I very much feel as if both sides are trying to work through some difficult technical issues but are doing so in good faith.
Our goal continues to be to complete the negotiations and to be able to sign a deal before the end of the year.
I am confident that justice will be done, and I will insist that the full story be told.
I won't settle for anything less.
Supporting human rights provides lasting security that cannot be purchased in any other way.
It is a great honor to be in Tokyo, the first stop on my first visit to Asia as President of the United States.
This respect cannot be earned through belligerence.
I want everyone to know, and I want everybody in America to know, that we have a stake in the future of this region.
Throughout my trip and throughout my Presidency, I intend to make clear that the United States is a Pacific nation.
this is clearly something that the president still does not feel satisfied that he has a working partner in Hamid Karzai.
success in Afghanistan depends on having a true partner in the Afghan government.
the timelines and the mounting questions over the credibility of the Afghan government.
I want also an exit strategy here to work with.
Nobody in America should have to choose between keeping their jobs and caring for a sick child.
