11/13/1997
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"The Prime Minister was very good—basically run through the last year of Japan's very interesting political history with me."
"We have an interest in promoting democracy in the area."
"I think, overwhelmingly, the reason for the increased exodus... is the violation of human rights by military dictators."
"I have directed all the Federal departments who can help to make their most aggressive efforts to do so."