Barack Obama actually said...

I expressed my deep appreciation for the fact that Japan is really a model citizen internationally and works in support of international rules and norms.

Context

Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan in Yokohama

11/12/2010

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