10/09/2008
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"Strengthen economic cooperation by continuing to implement the EAI, which serves as a mechanism to enhance trade and investment flows between ASEAN and the United States."
"We've got a good friend in Japan when it comes to spreading democracy and freedom."
"Japan is using its freedom to advance the cause of peace and prosperity around the world."
"I admire the Prime Minister's political courage."