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On the recordNovember 19, 2012
I think it's going to be very important for us to continue to coordinate effectively to promote jobs and growth, trade and investment throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan in Phnom Penh

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