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^- [Calvin] U.S. Ambassador to Japan, William Hagerty,

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^made his first appearance in Japan

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since being appointed by President Trump.

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During his visit

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he stopped by Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

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to talk to U.S. marines and sailors,

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meet with Japanese service members,

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and solidify his place as the new ambassador.

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- I'm looking forward to seeing many more of you

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^over the course of my tour and tenure here as ambassador.

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^It's a great privilege to serve our nation.

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You all know that, you live it everyday.

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It's a great experience for me

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and my family to be here with you.

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We feel that we couldn't be here in a more important time

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in our nations history.

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- [Calvin] After touring the flight line,

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the ambassador went to Kizuna Stadium,

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located at the newly opened annex

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at the air station at Togo Mountain Complex.

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There he planted a dogwood tree

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signifying a longtime symbol of friendship

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between Japan and the United States.

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Reporting from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

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I'm Marine Corporal Calvin Hilt.

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