07/02/1978
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"The maintenance of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula is important for peace and security in East Asia."
"Our people are naturally friends."
"The friendly and cooperative relationship between the United States and Japan has been and will remain the cornerstone of peace and stability in Asia."
"I urge the Congress to consider favorably both of these measures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our economic assistance to developing countries."