THE U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE 2002 Text: Admiral Blair Says World on the Offensive Against Terrorism (Admiral Blair's February 4 CNN interview in Japan) Transcript: Admiral Blair Discusses Japan's Self Defense Forces, Korea (February 4 press briefing in Tokyo) 2001 Transcript: Bush, Japan's Prime Minister Koizumi Brief After Talks (President supports Japanese economic reform plan) Text: Bush-Koizumi Joint Statement at Camp David on June 30 (U.S., Japan leaders on defense, economic, environmental issues) Transcript: Background Briefing on Bush-Koizumi Meeting at Camp David (Administration officials provide details on U.S.-Japan talks) Transcript: Rumsfeld-Singapore Defense Minister Media Availability (Rumsfeld: Vieques will not affect decisions on Okinawa) Text: Japan Is Linchpin of U.S. Security Strategy in Asia (Kelly's June 12 testimony to East Asia/Pacific panel) Text: U.S.-Republic of Korea-Japan Joint Press Statement March 26 (Delegations support ROK engagement policy, Agreed Framework) 2000 Text: U.S. and Japan Conclude Second Disarmament Meeting (October 20 meeting showed mutual interest in non-proliferation) Text: Amb. Foley Speech Oct. 16 at Japan National Defense Academy (U.S., others, would like Japan to do more on world stage) Text: U.S.-Japan Joint Statement of Environmental Principles (Preventing pollution on facilities used by U.S. forces in Japan) New York, New York September 11, 2000 Text: U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee Joint Statement (Discussed Asia-Pacific strategic environment, bilateral issues) New York, New York September 11, 2000 Transcript: Albright/Cohen, Kono/Torashima Press Availability (Preserving stability on Korean Peninsula is primary focus) New York, New York September 11, 2000 Transcript: Secretary Albright Remarks (Albright commends U.S.-Japan cooperation on global issues) Miyazaki, Japan July 30, 2000 Transcript: State Dept. on Albright ASEAN Meetings, Japan Trip (Meetings in Japan could include talks on regional issues) Honolulu, Hawaii July 26, 2000 Text: Secretary Cohen Remarks to Japan National Press Club (U.S.-Japan alliance is important to Asia's future) Tokyo, Japan March 17, 2000 Text: Holum Remarks to Symposium on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (Nonproliferation efforts making slow but steady progress) Tokyo, Japan March 9, 2000 Text: Amb. Foley Article on Host Nation Support (Japan's support vital to Asian stability) February 10, 2000 Text: Amb. Foley Remarks to Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan (U.S., Japan expect strong partnership into 21st Century) Tokyo, Japan January 18, 2000 1999 Text: Ambassador Foley Dec. 13 Speech on U.S.-Japan Relations (Foley: U.S, Japanese economies key to Asian prosperity) Japan National Press Club, Tokyo December 13, 1999 Text: Assistant Secretary Roth Speech to Japan Society (U.S.-Japan ties key to regional peace and prosperity) New York December 8, 1999 Text: Cohen July 28 Remarks on U.S.-Japan Security Relationship (Relationship is "as strong as it has ever been") Tokyo July 28, 1999 Defense Dept. Background Briefing on Cohen Trip to Asia, Europe (Cohen to review security with Japanese, Korean leaders) Washington, DC July 21, 1999 Amb. Foley Remarks at Japan Foreign Correspondents' Club (U.S., Japan are working to forge even stronger bonds) Tokyo April 9, 1999 Secretary William Cohen Press Conference Transcript: U.S., Japan, ROK must meet N. Korea security challenges Tokyo January 14, 1999 1998 Common Agenda Illustrates New U.S.-Japan Cooperation Transcript: Clinton, Obuchi recognize work of bilateral projects September 22, 1998 Second Clinton-Obuchi Press Opportunity Transcript: U.S. interested in deepening partnership with Japan September 22, 1998 Barshefsky, Sperling, Steinberg, Summers Briefing on Clinton-Obuchi Meeting Transcript: Leaders discussed N. Korea, Okinawa, Japan's economy September 22, 1998 Clinton-Obuchi Photo Opportunity on Japan Economy Transcript: U.S. supports reforms to restore Japan's economic growth September 22, 1998 Cohen-Nukaga Media Availability on Security Transcript: U.S., Japan concerned about N. Korea's missile launch September 21, 1998 Joint U.S.-Japan Statement on Security Meeting Transcript: U.S., Japan call on N. Korea to stop missile activity September 20, 1998 Albright/Cohen/Komura/Nukaga Press Availability Transcript: North Korea missile launch "a dangerous development" September 20, 1998 Amb. Foley on U.S.-Japan Relations Text: Economic Strategy Institute Lecture August 19, 1998 Last Decades of the 20th Century an Era of Accomplishment for Asia Text: Albright speech at Sophia University, Tokyo April 28, 1998 U.S.-Japan Partnership Source of Confidence for the World Text: Albright-Obuchi joint press conference April 28, 1998 ASCA Promotes Bilateral Military Cooperation Text: Defense Department release on U.S.-Japan logistics agreement April 28, 1998 United States, Japan Herald New Aviation Agreement Text: Transportation Secretary Slater and Transport Minister Fujii sign MOU March 14, 1998 Richardson-Obuchi Joint Statement on Iraq Text: Iraq threat to world too dangerous to ignore February 13, 1998 Ambassador Bill Richardson's Tokyo Press Conference Text: Iraq solution must enforce Security Council resolutions February 13, 1998 1997 Foley: U.S.-Japan cooperation key to stability, prosperity Text: Remarks to Japan National Press Club Tokyo, Japan December 17, 1997 Foley: Okinawa has played vital role in U.S.-Japan relationship Text: Remarks at Okinawa Reversion Anniversary Ceremony Ginowan City, Okinawa November 21, 1997 Foley: Managing Security and Economic Relations Principal Tasks Text: Confirmation Statement of Ambassador-designate Washington, DC September 24, 1997 Cohen: New Guidelines Will Revitalize U.S.-Japan Defense Relationship Transcript: Cohen, Kyuma news briefing Washington, DC September 24, 1997 SCC Joint Statement on U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines Text: U.S.-Japan alliance promotes regional security New York, NY September 23, 1997 Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation Text: U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee release New York, NY September 23, 1997 Albright: U.S.-Japan Alliance Foundation for Regional Stability Transcript: Albright, Cohen remarks after "2+2" Meeting New York, NY September 23, 1997 First Albright-Obuchi Meeting "Off to a Terrific Start" Transcript: Briefing on U.S. meetings with Asian leaders New York, NY September 23, 1997 Senior U.S. Officials brief on U.S.-Japan Defense Talks Transcript: U.S.-Japan security goal is to make force unnecessary New York, NY September 23, 1997 Burns Statement on Okinawa Anniversary Text: U.S. military presence vital to Asia-Pacific Washington, DC May 14, 1997 State Dept. Senate Testimony on U.S.-Japan Relations Text: Reis says U.S.-Japan relationship "healthy and sound" Washington, DC April 15, 1997 Campbell Senate Testimony on U.S.-Japan Alliance Text: Says alliance is "important pillar of peace" in Asia Washington, DC April 15, 1997 Gore/Hashimoto Joint Statement Text: U.S. is "staunch friend and ally of Japan" Tokyo March 24, 1997 Gore on U.S.-Japan Global Partnership for Environment Text: Japan's leadership on environmental issues essential Tokyo March 24, 1997 Gore, Ikeda Working Dinner Transcript: Current level of U.S. forces is "appropriate" Tokyo March 23, 1997 1996 Amb. Walter Mondale Speech to Japan Press Club Text: Lays out future challenges in final speech Tokyo, Japan December 9, 1996 Mondale Q & A After 12/9 Japan Press Club Speech Transcript: U.S. and Japan must engage China Tokyo, Japan December 9, 1996 Defense Secretary Perry Remarks at National Press Club Transcript: U.S.-Japan alliance not designed to contain China Washington, DC December 5, 1996 Secretary Perry Press Roundtable in Tokyo Transcript: U.S. and Japan sign historic agreement on Okinawa bases Tokyo, Japan December 2, 1996 McCurry, Lord, Kristoff Press Conference Transcript: Clinton bilateral meetings with Prime Ministers Hashimoto and Kim Manila, Philippines November 24, 1996 Christopher, Perry, Ikeda, Usui Briefing Transcript: Security Consultative Committee results discussed Washington, DC September 19, 1996 Kartman, Campbell Discuss U.S.-Japan `2+2' Meeting Transcript: U.S., Japan consider off-shore military facilities Washington, DC September 19, 1996 Report on Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation Text: Review of 1978 defense cooperation guidelines underway Washington, DC September 19, 1996 Status Report of Special Action Committee on Okinawa Text: Report released following U.S.-Japan 2+2 meetings Washington, DC September 19, 1996 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee Announcement Text: U.S.-Japan Alliance most effective way to achieve goals Washington, DC September 19, 1996 State Department Statement on U.S.-Japan Meeting Text: Christopher, Perry to meet Japanese counterparts Washington, DC September 18, 1996 Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Text: Message from President Clinton and Prime Minister Hashimoto to the Peoples of the United States and Japan Tokyo, Japan April 17, 1996 A Security Alliance for the 21st Century Text: U.S.-Japan Joint Declaration Tokyo, Japan April 17, 1996

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