09/20/2008
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"The United States and Japan are closely united in the cause of alleviating human suffering by ending extreme poverty, increasing economic opportunities, and enabling resilient, democratic societies."
"I have with me this American flag that I believe our protocol people have."
"I just wanted to express, on behalf of the American people, our deepest sympathies for the incredible and tragic loss that's taken place."
"We have also joined together to urge North Korea to address the systemic and gross human rights violations being perpetrated on its people."