02/13/2005
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"I'm looking forward to our people on the ground coming back and charting a way forward so that we can continue to be in a position to succeed."
"It's not just the United States that will be at the table, but China and, of course, Japan and South Korea and Russia."
"The relationship between the United States and Japan is good for the American people, I believe it's good for the Japanese people, and I believe it's good for stability in not only Southeast Asia but ..."
"We will be forever grateful for their service and sacrifice."