U.S.-Japan Relations: Accomplishments, Next Steps, Future Considerations

"Today I want to try to apply the same thought process to American relations with Japan. I will start with a review of the Clinton Administration's policies over these past two years. Then I'll turn to the agenda for the next two. But most importantly, I would like to draw back and reflect on the overall strategic context of our relations for the remainder of this decade, and to point to some of the lessons we have learned and the broader challenges which we now face.