05/20/2009
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"I look forward to working with Prime Minister Noda to tackle the broad range of economic and security issues that require our attention."
"For the last half century the U.S.-Japan alliance has served as the linchpin of peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region."
"We cannot, we must not, we will not balance the budget on the backs of our veterans."
"The American economy is the primary focus of this President."