Barack Obama: “ASEAN is key to the U.S. rebalance to Asia, and more importantly, it's…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2016

ASEAN is key to the U.S. rebalance to Asia, and more importantly, it's key to a peaceful and prosperous future for the world.

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders in Vientiane

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