Statement by President Obama on the Election of Yoshihiko Noda

Washingtonj, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. 

I offer my personal congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japan’s next prime minister. The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that benefit our two countries, the region, and the world.  For the last half-century the U.S.-Japan Alliance has served as the linchpin of peace and security in the Asia Pacific region and, together, we can ensure that the next half-century enjoys the…