U.S. ambassador speaks on Japan

U.S. ambassador speaks on Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Foley addresses a gathering hosted by a private economic institute at a Tokyo hotel Wednesday July 15. He said Washington regards ''the U.S.-Japan relationship, partnership ad alliance as fundamental to our policies in the Asia-Pacific region. ==Kyodo

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