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On the recordFebruary 21, 2013
Japan is one of our closest allies, and the U.S.-Japan alliance is the central foundation for our regional security.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Following a Meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan and an Exchange With Reporters

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