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On the recordNovember 19, 2012
That alliance between the United States and Japan has been a cornerstone of prosperity and security in the 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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