Remarks on the National Economy and Homeland Security
10/04/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
In the long run, the surest path to security is the expansion of freedom.
As long as the playing field is level, America's farmers, small businesses, and workers can compete with anyone.
The relationship between Japan and the United States is strong, and we will keep it that way.
Asia is also important to America because our nations face common challenges, like energy and disease, that transcend borders.