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Deputy secretary defence robber
worked in japan's vice minister

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defense conducted a joint press conference
friday in tokyo japan

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secretary work said the two leaders
agreed that the what alliance

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between the two countries
continues to be strong.

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We believe it's the cornerstone.

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Of peace and stability in
asia pacific region.

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And a critical part of
the us we balance.

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This week.

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The asia pacific we've bowels and
protect olivey your alliance

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is a partnerships.

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Are the highest priority
for president formal.

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And secretary hagel.

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Myself the main target partner different.

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Japan was the last stop of and
secretary worst first official

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trip to asia which also includes
stops in Guam and the republic

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of korea where he said he saw first
hand the significant process

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that has been made to bolster us forced
posture and the asia-pacific region..