Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama smiles during his speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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