09/23/2009
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"I appreciate your willingness to serve in this way, and I look forward to your confirmation."
"we have not had a State Department authorization since 2003, which is beyond belief."
"For Congress to support the TPP, we need to be assured that our industries are competing with Japanese industries on a level playing field."
"Our alliance with Japan is a cornerstone of our strategic engagement in Asia, which will put you front and center in the United States-Japan partnership."