Barack Obama actually said...

I look forward to working with Prime Minister Noda to tackle the broad range of economic and security issues that require our attention.

For the last half century the U.S.-Japan alliance has served as the linchpin of peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.

The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that benefit our two countries, the region, and the world.

The president also called on Congress to break the gridlock over deficit reduction to get the economy moving.