WEBVTT 00:01.480 --> 00:02.540 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 00:02.540 --> 00:05.580 please welcome the Commander, United States Forces Japan 00:05.655 --> 00:08.060 Lt. General Jerry Martinez 00:08.180 --> 00:11.360 and the commander Yokota Air Base, Colonel Bull Moss. 00:12.210 --> 00:13.590 - Good afternoon, Yokota. 00:15.877 --> 00:18.870 Today is a great day in Japan. 00:19.280 --> 00:21.600 We have a hangar filled with the many soldiers, 00:21.600 --> 00:26.001 sailors, marines, airmen, coast guardsmen, and civilians 00:26.001 --> 00:28.280 who stand firm in our alliance 00:28.460 --> 00:30.060 with the great country of Japan. 00:31.070 --> 00:33.920 We have America's incredible sophisticated 00:34.110 --> 00:36.820 and lethal fighter aircraft the F-35 00:37.050 --> 00:39.446 proudly displayed and always ready 00:39.446 --> 00:41.330 to answer our nation's call. 00:42.350 --> 00:44.230 We have hundreds of Koku Jieitai 00:44.710 --> 00:47.250 our Japanese Air Self-Defense Force partners 00:47.270 --> 00:50.380 standing side by side with our US forces. 00:51.080 --> 00:53.740 And yes we even have a great rock band 00:53.850 --> 00:56.690 playing some awesome music and keeping the hangar fired up 00:56.690 --> 00:57.523 thank you, band. 00:57.937 --> 01:00.770 (audience cheers) 01:03.680 --> 01:06.370 But what truly makes this a great day 01:06.540 --> 01:09.740 is the incredible honor and privilege we have to welcome 01:09.740 --> 01:12.750 the Vice President and Second Lady of the United States 01:12.750 --> 01:14.130 to Yokota Air Base. 01:14.624 --> 01:16.524 (audience cheers) Absolutely, you bet. 01:16.630 --> 01:20.130 To both of them, we give a heartfelt konnichiwa 01:20.380 --> 01:21.650 and welcome to Japan. 01:22.290 --> 01:24.540 While in Tokyo they have witnessed first hand 01:24.760 --> 01:27.610 the amazing alliance between the United States and Japan. 01:27.960 --> 01:31.460 We stand as a team ready to address any challenge 01:31.690 --> 01:34.270 and to ensure security in the Pacific region. 01:34.830 --> 01:38.140 Our Japanese counterparts are not just our great allies 01:38.240 --> 01:40.050 and not just our great teammates, 01:40.220 --> 01:42.580 but they are truly our great friends. 01:42.900 --> 01:45.820 With them we are proud to defend Japan. 01:46.290 --> 01:48.490 We thank the Vice President and Second Lady 01:48.490 --> 01:50.410 for being such great supporters 01:50.520 --> 01:52.120 of the men and women in uniform. 01:52.710 --> 01:55.920 They deeply care about each and every one of you. 01:56.290 --> 01:58.740 They deeply care about your families 01:59.049 --> 02:01.080 and they selflessly serve 02:01.080 --> 02:03.230 our great nation each and every day. 02:03.720 --> 02:07.318 To them we say, arigatogozaimasu, thank you very much 02:07.318 --> 02:11.152 for always always being such strong supporters 02:11.152 --> 02:13.790 and advocates of our armed forces. 02:14.118 --> 02:15.580 Ladies and gentlemen, 02:15.900 --> 02:18.300 it's time to bring out our distinguished guests. 02:18.670 --> 02:21.660 Colonel Bull Moss, Commander of Yokota Air Base 02:21.690 --> 02:23.540 will you please bring out our guests. 02:23.950 --> 02:24.930 - It would be my privilege, sir. 02:24.930 --> 02:26.680 Samurai Warriors! 02:27.795 --> 02:30.760 Let's give a warm Yokota welcome to our distinguished guests 02:30.760 --> 02:31.750 Ladies and gentlemen, 02:31.750 --> 02:34.950 the Vice President and Second Lady of the United States. 02:35.136 --> 02:37.969 ("Hail Columbia") 03:05.470 --> 03:06.950 - Hello, Yokota. 03:11.320 --> 03:14.730 Thank you General Martinez, Ambassador Hagerty, 03:14.781 --> 03:18.990 Minister Sato, General Mahara, 03:19.410 --> 03:21.510 General Nickelson, Admiral Sawyer 03:22.030 --> 03:24.141 and to all the brave men and women 03:24.141 --> 03:27.740 of Japan Self-Defense Forces, 03:28.860 --> 03:30.560 thank you for that warm welcome. 03:31.380 --> 03:34.880 Thank you to all that you do here at Yokota Air Base 03:35.340 --> 03:37.640 and to the men and women in the uniform 03:37.640 --> 03:40.150 of the United States of America, 03:40.150 --> 03:43.680 thank you for being the cornerstone of the Pacific. 03:43.733 --> 03:46.566 (audience cheers) 03:52.220 --> 03:55.330 And to the members of US Armed Forces, Japan 03:56.120 --> 03:58.610 I bring greetings from someone 03:58.610 --> 04:01.540 who was here at Yokota not too long ago. 04:02.010 --> 04:05.814 A great champion of our military and our families 04:05.814 --> 04:07.760 your Commander in Chief, 04:07.760 --> 04:11.200 the 45th President of the United States of America 04:11.310 --> 04:13.193 President Donald Trump. 04:13.193 --> 04:16.026 (audience cheers) 04:22.276 --> 04:25.310 You know, when the President was here just a few months ago 04:25.310 --> 04:27.960 he spoke words that really bear repeating here today. 04:28.660 --> 04:32.850 He said, we salute you, we honor you, 04:33.594 --> 04:36.980 and we stand proudly with the men and women who defend us. 04:37.400 --> 04:38.960 And as I stand here today, 04:39.920 --> 04:42.990 I know I speak on behalf of your Commander in Chief 04:42.990 --> 04:44.940 and frankly, all of the American people 04:45.740 --> 04:47.670 when I say to our forces gathered here 04:47.670 --> 04:49.130 and to our great allies, 04:49.510 --> 04:54.150 we couldn't be more proud or more grateful 04:54.150 --> 04:58.290 for your patriotism, your courage, and your selflessness. 04:58.290 --> 05:00.066 Give yourselves a round of applause. 05:00.066 --> 05:03.066 (audience applauds) 05:08.953 --> 05:10.950 Each day you prove that there's no force on earth 05:10.950 --> 05:13.400 more powerful than the courage and conviction 05:14.030 --> 05:15.130 of free men and women. 05:16.190 --> 05:21.090 You are from the rest of us, but you are the best of us. 05:21.330 --> 05:25.070 Heroes all and your service in this place 05:25.070 --> 05:27.570 in the cause of freedom speaks louder 05:27.570 --> 05:29.310 than anything I could say today. 05:29.983 --> 05:32.010 As the old book says, 05:32.450 --> 05:34.250 you did not love your lives so much 05:34.250 --> 05:36.270 as to shrink from this calling. 05:36.820 --> 05:41.300 Here you are, Americans among you so far away from home 05:42.280 --> 05:44.635 because the United States and Japan 05:44.635 --> 05:49.150 are bound together by a time honored alliance 05:49.260 --> 05:51.800 by an abiding oath of friendship 05:51.800 --> 05:53.750 and we are bound together 05:53.750 --> 05:57.219 by an unshakeable commitment to freedom. 05:57.219 --> 06:00.219 (audience applauds) 06:06.620 --> 06:09.850 For nearly 60 years sons and daughters 06:09.850 --> 06:11.750 of our two nations have stood together 06:12.190 --> 06:14.400 in defense of our most cherished values. 06:15.080 --> 06:18.680 To this day our alliance is the cornerstone 06:18.680 --> 06:22.230 of peace, prosperity, and freedom in the Indo-Pacific. 06:23.030 --> 06:26.090 And as Prime Minister Abe and I agreed just yesterday 06:26.439 --> 06:29.600 the bond between the United States and Japan 06:29.752 --> 06:34.130 has never been stronger than it is today. 06:34.944 --> 06:37.944 (audience applauds) 06:39.260 --> 06:42.280 This very base is proof 06:42.280 --> 06:44.370 of our steadfast fidelity to each other 06:44.370 --> 06:45.670 in our shared security. 06:46.230 --> 06:48.600 Yokota Air Base is a citadel of strength 06:49.130 --> 06:50.810 and a symbol to the world 06:50.810 --> 06:53.020 that we will ensure our peace and security 06:53.020 --> 06:55.110 through superiority and power. 06:55.397 --> 06:58.570 It boasts the headquarters of both US Forces, Japan 06:58.910 --> 07:01.410 and the Japan Air Defense Command. 07:02.160 --> 07:04.910 And you represent one of the greatest concentrations 07:04.970 --> 07:07.620 of our combined military might anywhere in the world. 07:08.310 --> 07:11.590 Yokota Air Base demonstrates in fact and in deed 07:12.050 --> 07:14.007 that the full range and the capabilities 07:14.007 --> 07:16.682 of the armed forces of the United States 07:16.682 --> 07:19.220 are dedicated to our common defense 07:19.220 --> 07:22.140 and all across these lands and seas and skies 07:22.140 --> 07:27.140 America's matchless strength is on display everyday. 07:28.535 --> 07:31.535 (audience applauds) 07:38.900 --> 07:41.900 Today more than 50,000 members of our armed forces 07:41.900 --> 07:43.380 stand shoulder to shoulder 07:43.970 --> 07:47.440 with our brothers and sisters in arms from Japan. 07:48.040 --> 07:49.790 The seventh fleet is anchored here, 07:50.290 --> 07:52.850 led by one of the most advanced aircraft carriers 07:52.850 --> 07:55.340 in the American arsenal, the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan 07:55.920 --> 07:59.070 and an armada of 16 other mighty ships. 07:59.460 --> 08:00.640 Another aircraft carrier, 08:00.640 --> 08:03.040 the U.S.S. Carl Vinson sails in these seas 08:03.040 --> 08:06.810 with her strike group and more than 50 American warships 08:06.810 --> 08:08.210 are stationed in this region 08:08.690 --> 08:10.350 including our nuclear submarines 08:10.350 --> 08:13.727 which chart a silent path beneath the waves 08:13.727 --> 08:18.070 positioned to respond to dangers and threats 08:18.070 --> 08:19.420 with overwhelming force. 08:20.260 --> 08:24.710 And the only permanently forward deployed F-18 and F-35 08:24.710 --> 08:26.860 fighter squadrons in the American arsenal 08:26.860 --> 08:31.150 soar in these skies ready at a moments notice 08:31.150 --> 08:33.760 to fly and fight for freedom. 08:33.775 --> 08:36.775 (audience applauds) 08:44.062 --> 08:46.640 To see this sight today is deeply inspiring to me. 08:47.480 --> 08:52.480 You are in every sense the embodiment of American strength. 08:53.090 --> 08:57.480 Unbeatable by anyone, anywhere, anytime. 08:58.270 --> 09:00.110 And everyday that strength grows 09:00.720 --> 09:02.330 because in just the past year, 09:02.840 --> 09:04.940 I'm pleased to report to my fellow Americans 09:04.940 --> 09:07.290 the United States is taking decisive action 09:07.640 --> 09:09.360 to make the strongest military 09:09.360 --> 09:12.180 in the history of the world stronger still. 09:13.090 --> 09:14.910 Early last year your Commander in Chief 09:14.910 --> 09:19.030 signed the largest increase in military spending in 10 years 09:19.450 --> 09:21.910 and today I'm proud to report 09:21.910 --> 09:23.619 to all the Americans gathered here 09:23.619 --> 09:26.090 that thanks to the President's leadership 09:26.520 --> 09:29.480 and bipartisan support in the United States Senate 09:29.630 --> 09:31.920 Congress has reached a two year budget deal 09:31.920 --> 09:33.579 that includes the largest investment 09:33.579 --> 09:37.240 in our national defense since the days of Ronald Reagan. 09:37.536 --> 09:40.536 (audience applauds) 09:49.998 --> 09:53.340 An 80 billion dollar increase in our national defense. 09:53.404 --> 09:56.280 Including the largest pay increase 09:56.280 --> 09:59.353 for military members in eight years. 09:59.353 --> 10:02.353 (audience applauds) 10:08.543 --> 10:09.893 And I'll make you a promise 10:10.298 --> 10:12.640 under that Commander in Chief you saw 10:12.640 --> 10:14.500 here at Yokota three months ago, 10:15.103 --> 10:17.750 we're going to continue to rebuild our military. 10:18.170 --> 10:20.328 We're going to restore the arsenal of democracy 10:20.328 --> 10:23.520 and we will once again give our soldiers, sailors, 10:23.520 --> 10:27.600 airmen, marines, and coast guard the resources and training 10:27.630 --> 10:31.780 you need to accomplish your mission and come home safe. 10:31.780 --> 10:35.750 That's our solemn promise to each of you and your families. 10:37.185 --> 10:40.185 (audience applauds) 10:42.866 --> 10:44.766 But our commitment doesn't stop there. 10:44.980 --> 10:46.740 Just last week our administration 10:46.740 --> 10:49.280 released our nuclear posture review. 10:50.060 --> 10:51.940 As we modernize our nuclear arsenal 10:52.473 --> 10:56.350 you can be confident we'll make our strategy more flexible 10:56.350 --> 10:58.450 tailored to the threats that we face today 10:58.650 --> 11:03.170 and we will have the nuclear might to deter 11:03.290 --> 11:07.810 any strategic attack on our nation, our people, 11:07.810 --> 11:09.990 or our allies around the world. 11:10.565 --> 11:13.565 (audience applauds) 11:18.377 --> 11:20.760 As President Trump has said, in his words, 11:21.330 --> 11:24.230 "only when the good are strong will peace prevail" 11:25.194 --> 11:26.700 and you are that strength. 11:27.530 --> 11:29.910 It's because of you and those who came before you 11:29.910 --> 11:32.340 that peace has prevailed in the Indo-Pacific 11:32.340 --> 11:34.850 for more than three quarters of a century. 11:35.473 --> 11:37.660 The steadying hand of American might 11:37.660 --> 11:41.706 has unleashed an unparalleled era of commerce, cooperation, 11:41.706 --> 11:44.030 lifting millions out of poverty 11:44.030 --> 11:47.020 and showing the boundless power of freedom. 11:47.850 --> 11:50.470 And as I stand before you today, 11:51.320 --> 11:54.040 you know well that there are those 11:54.040 --> 11:56.030 who seek to reverse this progress 11:56.621 --> 11:59.760 and ultimately drive American influence from this region. 12:00.219 --> 12:02.920 So that they may tyrannize their citizens even more 12:03.620 --> 12:07.380 and threaten violence across the region and the wider world. 12:08.088 --> 12:10.410 And none fit this description better 12:11.500 --> 12:13.350 than the rogue regime of North Korea. 12:14.640 --> 12:17.410 68 years ago this June, North Korea sent its soldiers 12:17.410 --> 12:19.940 to advance against the free people of South Korea 12:21.030 --> 12:25.850 but because of the American armed forces they failed 12:26.600 --> 12:28.240 in their war of conquest. 12:28.980 --> 12:30.210 And today 12:31.530 --> 12:36.200 America stands strong with the proud and free people 12:36.230 --> 12:38.890 of South Korea and we always will. 12:39.238 --> 12:42.238 (audience applauds) 12:48.140 --> 12:50.577 Since that time, decades ago, 12:50.577 --> 12:53.740 the despots at Pyongyang have subjugated their own people. 12:54.490 --> 12:56.850 Forcing them to live in what President Trump 12:57.520 --> 13:00.550 recently called a prison state. 13:01.700 --> 13:04.920 That regime has squandered the dreams of their good people. 13:05.850 --> 13:08.070 Squelching freedoms, squeezing the very life 13:08.070 --> 13:09.930 out of one generation and another. 13:10.500 --> 13:14.170 As we speak an estimated 100 thousand North Korean citizens 13:14.170 --> 13:16.990 labor in modern day gulags. 13:17.850 --> 13:19.680 Those who dare raise their voices in dissent 13:19.680 --> 13:22.550 are imprisoned, tortured, and even murdered. 13:22.964 --> 13:25.900 Their children and grandchildren routinely punished 13:25.900 --> 13:28.100 for their family's sins against the state. 13:28.854 --> 13:32.750 And while the regimes leaders in Pyongyang have prospered, 13:33.306 --> 13:37.280 the average North Korean toils in poverty and want. 13:38.260 --> 13:40.900 In the 1990s alone, more than a million North Koreans 13:40.900 --> 13:44.540 perished from starvation and deprivation. 13:45.390 --> 13:47.750 To this day 70% of the entire nation, 13:47.750 --> 13:52.750 some 18 million people, need food aid to survive day to day. 13:56.452 --> 13:58.070 Most tragically nearly three 13:58.070 --> 14:01.700 out of every 10 North Korean children under the age of five 14:02.356 --> 14:05.350 have been physically stunted by malnourishment. 14:06.650 --> 14:08.967 And they will bear that mark of deprivation 14:08.967 --> 14:11.040 for the rest of their lives. 14:12.033 --> 14:14.431 Truth is, though, North Koreans tyrants 14:14.431 --> 14:16.750 have never been content 14:16.963 --> 14:19.160 to merely subjugate their own people. 14:20.210 --> 14:22.110 As you know well here at Yokota 14:22.900 --> 14:27.090 they still harbor the dream of conquering 14:27.090 --> 14:28.540 their neighbors to the south. 14:29.180 --> 14:31.330 In recent years, North Korea has threatened 14:31.640 --> 14:36.640 Japan, the United States, and our allies across this region. 14:37.630 --> 14:39.390 In the pursuit of their ends, 14:39.810 --> 14:43.000 North Korea has long supported international terrorism 14:43.000 --> 14:45.510 for the past two decades it's devoted essentially 14:45.510 --> 14:49.470 every available resource and well to the development 14:49.470 --> 14:53.020 of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. 14:54.268 --> 14:57.970 The American people, the people of Japan, 14:58.221 --> 15:00.750 and freedom loving people across the wider world 15:00.750 --> 15:03.670 long for the day when peace and prosperity 15:03.670 --> 15:06.410 replace Pyongyang belligerence and brutality. 15:08.270 --> 15:10.230 Together with our allies and partners 15:10.569 --> 15:14.150 we will continue to strive to peacefully dismantle 15:14.370 --> 15:16.120 North Korea's nuclear program 15:16.120 --> 15:18.930 and alleviate the suffering of its people. 15:20.520 --> 15:24.120 Sadly, despite our efforts over the decades 15:24.870 --> 15:26.310 every step of the way North Korea 15:26.310 --> 15:29.520 has answered the overtures of the wider world 15:29.546 --> 15:32.240 and our two nations with willful deception, 15:32.950 --> 15:36.590 broken promises, and endless escalating provocations. 15:37.520 --> 15:41.390 In fact, within less than 30 days last year 15:41.390 --> 15:42.980 the regime launched two missiles 15:42.980 --> 15:45.350 here over Japanese territory 15:45.350 --> 15:47.900 and conducted in the same period of time 15:47.900 --> 15:49.240 another nuclear test. 15:50.189 --> 15:52.300 North Korea's continued threats 15:52.300 --> 15:56.540 have stirred the United States of America to act 15:57.295 --> 15:59.860 and we will continue to act 16:00.100 --> 16:04.590 with vigilance and resolve as our lodestar. 16:04.599 --> 16:07.599 (audience applauds) 16:14.150 --> 16:16.700 Working with Japan and our allies and partners 16:17.050 --> 16:19.530 the United States has already brought unprecedented 16:19.530 --> 16:23.310 economic and diplomatic pressure to bear on North Korea 16:24.130 --> 16:25.330 and as I announced yesterday, 16:25.330 --> 16:29.930 we will continue to intensify this maximum pressure campaign 16:29.930 --> 16:31.500 on North Korea until it abandons 16:31.500 --> 16:35.390 its nuclear and ballistic missile programs once and for all. 16:36.680 --> 16:38.270 But until that day arrives, 16:39.073 --> 16:44.073 let the world know from here at Yokota Air Base and beyond 16:47.130 --> 16:49.350 we are ready for any eventuality. 16:50.690 --> 16:53.430 The United States of America will always seek peace. 16:54.260 --> 16:57.040 We will ever strive for a better future, 16:58.040 --> 17:01.940 but you the instruments of American power know 17:03.867 --> 17:05.850 and let our adversaries know, 17:07.550 --> 17:09.050 all options are on the table. 17:10.760 --> 17:12.600 And the American armed forces 17:13.330 --> 17:16.450 and Self-Defense Forces of Japan will be ready 17:17.040 --> 17:19.640 to defend our people and our way of life. 17:21.100 --> 17:24.100 To any who would threaten our people or our allies know this 17:25.000 --> 17:26.490 under this Commander in Chief 17:27.200 --> 17:29.450 with the greatest fighting force in the world 17:29.680 --> 17:31.030 the United States is ready. 17:32.290 --> 17:33.590 Ready to defend our homeland 17:33.590 --> 17:37.880 and defend our allies, anytime, anywhere. 17:38.890 --> 17:41.010 Those who dare threaten us would do well 17:41.010 --> 17:43.090 not to underestimate the capabilities 17:43.690 --> 17:45.910 of the armed forces of the United States. 17:46.760 --> 17:48.560 Our military power is unparalleled. 17:49.650 --> 17:51.680 Our strength of arms is unsurpassed. 17:53.688 --> 17:58.688 And you know and I know our forces are ready 17:59.690 --> 18:02.110 and our nation is resolved. 18:02.914 --> 18:05.914 (audience applauds) 18:12.500 --> 18:13.680 As the old book says, 18:13.680 --> 18:16.270 a soldier does not bear the sword in vain. 18:17.849 --> 18:20.710 Let the world know we will defeat any attack 18:21.800 --> 18:24.870 and meet any use of conventional or nuclear weapons 18:24.870 --> 18:29.350 with a response that is rapid, overwhelming, and effective. 18:30.480 --> 18:35.090 So today on behalf of your Commander in Chief 18:35.133 --> 18:36.420 I urge you 18:37.966 --> 18:39.330 be vigilant, 18:41.370 --> 18:42.270 mind your mission, 18:43.856 --> 18:48.440 look after one another, and know that the American people 18:49.094 --> 18:51.860 and the people of Japan are counting on you, 18:52.190 --> 18:56.360 each and every one of you, every hour, every day. 18:58.473 --> 19:00.450 You know as I look out across this hangar 19:00.450 --> 19:04.460 I see men and women, American and Japanese 19:04.460 --> 19:06.860 who have answered the call to put on the uniform 19:07.336 --> 19:10.190 to protect our families and preserve our freedom. 19:11.860 --> 19:16.860 The burden you carry is a heavy one full of uncertainty. 19:19.030 --> 19:21.830 The challenges that lie ahead will demand 19:22.553 --> 19:24.550 every ounce of your courage 19:26.109 --> 19:27.720 but I have confidence 19:29.065 --> 19:31.680 that you will confront and overcome 19:32.840 --> 19:34.500 whatever trials may arise. 19:35.890 --> 19:39.410 Just like those who came before you did in their time. 19:41.800 --> 19:44.070 I think of one as I stand before you today. 19:45.140 --> 19:48.360 Deeply humbled to see so many courageous Americans 19:48.360 --> 19:50.410 and our allies from Japan. 19:53.400 --> 19:56.180 The one I think of, it was a young man, 19:57.520 --> 19:59.410 who left his home in Chicago, Illinois 19:59.410 --> 20:02.300 and he sailed to this part of the world 20:02.300 --> 20:04.080 as a part of American forces. 20:05.530 --> 20:06.860 That second lieutenant was a part 20:06.860 --> 20:08.480 of the 45th infantry division 20:09.600 --> 20:11.230 who landed on the shores of South Korea 20:11.230 --> 20:14.410 only a few hundred miles from where we stand today. 20:15.477 --> 20:17.840 In the Battle of Old Baldy and Pork Chop hill 20:17.840 --> 20:19.880 he helped seize the high ground and repulse 20:19.880 --> 20:21.540 more than 20 enemy counter attacks 20:21.540 --> 20:25.100 and for his valor he was awarded the bronze star. 20:28.400 --> 20:29.630 He's been gone now 20:31.319 --> 20:33.610 almost as long as I had a chance to know him, 20:35.490 --> 20:37.380 but that medal sits on my desk 20:38.270 --> 20:39.610 in the West Wing of the White House 20:39.610 --> 20:44.610 and bears the name of Lieutenant Edward J. Pence, my dad. 20:47.170 --> 20:49.700 In just a few short hours I'll travel to the country 20:49.700 --> 20:51.430 that my father fought to defend. 20:56.400 --> 20:58.140 I stand before all of you today, 20:58.690 --> 21:02.540 we're a part of that long line of men and women 21:03.320 --> 21:04.790 who sacrificed so much 21:04.790 --> 21:07.780 to advance freedom in the Indo-Pacific. 21:08.852 --> 21:10.700 I have a heart full of gratitude. 21:12.520 --> 21:15.360 When I go to South Korea I'll pay tribute to him. 21:17.960 --> 21:21.310 To all of his brothers and sisters in arms. 21:22.170 --> 21:24.720 Many of whom gave the last full measure of devotion 21:25.636 --> 21:30.030 in that war and in times that have passed since 21:31.180 --> 21:33.660 but rest assured that I'll also have a heart 21:33.660 --> 21:35.480 filled with gratitude to all of you 21:37.152 --> 21:39.390 and like millions of Americans 21:39.390 --> 21:40.890 I'll breathe prayer of thanks. 21:42.170 --> 21:45.440 Thanks to you and to your families 21:46.760 --> 21:48.890 who followed in his footsteps. 21:50.020 --> 21:51.830 You're standing a post in your time 21:52.970 --> 21:57.150 to keep the lamp of liberty lit in this ancient land. 21:59.100 --> 22:00.900 You know for generations the United States 22:00.900 --> 22:03.880 has stood guard over the Indo-Pacific 22:04.470 --> 22:07.280 together with our cherished ally, Japan. 22:08.177 --> 22:09.840 And we always will. 22:11.210 --> 22:13.760 Today as in ages past our commitment is unwavering. 22:14.617 --> 22:17.460 Your courage is inspiring 22:18.830 --> 22:22.170 and the spirit of our peoples is unconquerable. 22:23.396 --> 22:25.880 In the name of the heroes who came before 22:25.880 --> 22:27.530 and with confidence in all of you 22:28.680 --> 22:30.900 and with confidence in God's continued 22:30.900 --> 22:33.610 blessing and protection on your work 22:33.610 --> 22:36.430 for freedom here and across this region 22:38.530 --> 22:39.930 I know freedom will prevail. 22:41.660 --> 22:42.850 You will do your duty. 22:44.180 --> 22:45.890 We will protect our peoples. 22:45.890 --> 22:47.850 We will defend our freedom. 22:48.610 --> 22:53.610 And together we will forge a future of security, prosperity, 22:53.894 --> 22:58.894 and peace for both of our nations for generations to come. 22:59.780 --> 23:02.013 Thank you, God bless you, 23:02.013 --> 23:04.440 God bless all who wear the uniform 23:04.440 --> 23:06.530 of the United States and Japan 23:06.811 --> 23:10.980 and God bless those United States of America. 23:11.270 --> 23:12.103 Thank you. 23:12.311 --> 23:15.311 (audience applauds) 23:15.597 --> 23:18.430 ("Rock and Roll")