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^- History was made here in Tokyo today at the Kantei,

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^where US Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy,

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formally announced the return of 7,000 acres of land

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to the government of Japan.

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That land is located

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in the northern training area of Okinawa.

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Present with the Ambassador for the announcement

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was US Forces Japan Commander,

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Lieutenant General Jerry Martinez.

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Representing the government of Japan

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was Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,

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as well as Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida,

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and Defense Minister Tomomi Inada.

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^- Today we announce the return of 4,000 hectares of land

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^in Okinawa, to the government of Japan.

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Japan and the United States are the closest of allies,

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and our global partnership is a force

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for peace and stability.

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Thanks to the close working relationship

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between President Obama and Prime Minister Abe,

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our alliance is stronger than it has ever been.

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