I don't think anyone who walked these streets could not be touched. I think this is one of the saddest stories I have ever heard. |
If we're not able to resolve this issue fairly soon, I am very, very concerned that the United States Congress will lose its patience, and we could set off a trade war as a result of this issue. |
It is sometimes difficult for Americans to understand how Japan will fund programs like missile defense if it continues to adhere to the de facto constraints of the 1-percent cap on defense spending. |
The US government is committed to working together with the government of Japan to address these concerns. |
We look forward to a good outcome. We have accomplished a lot so far in these discussions and we hope to conclude something here pretty quick. |
We want the Japanese-American alliance to be a global alliance that will contribute to the peace and stability of the international community, as it has contributed to the peace and stability of Asia. |