Machimura explains bill on Japan's refueling mission

Machimura explains bill on Japan's refueling mission

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobutaka Machimura (standing) explains the contentious bill that would allow Japan to resume its refueling mission in support of U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and around Afghanistan on Nov. 29 at a session of the upper house committee on foreign affairs and defense. At right is Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura.

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