View of government. We are funded by these Television Companies and more. Including charter communications. Charter is proud to be recognized as one of the best internet providers. We are just getting started. Building 100,000 miles of new infrastructure to reach those who need it most. Charter communications supports cspan as a public service. Along with these other television providers. Giving you a front row seat to democracy. President biden welcomed Japanese Foreign minister Fumio Kishida to the white house as part of his official state visit to washington, d. C. As part of the visit the Prime Minister will deliver an address before a joint meeting of Congress Tomorrow morning. The welcome ceremony at the white house today is about a halfhour. Distinguished guests please rise if you are able as honors are rendered to the president and remain standing for the arrival of the Prime Minister of japan and mrs. Kishida and the playing of the National Anthems of japan and the United States. Distinguished guests, the president of the United States and dr. Biden. [playing hail to the chief] distinguished guests, the National Anthem of followed by the National Anthem of the United States. Distinguished guests, please be seated. Mr. President , this concludes the honors. A distinguished guest, the president of the United States. President biden mr. Prime minister. Mr. Kishida. Welcome, welcome. On behalf of jill and me, the Vice President and second gentleman, and all the American People welcome to the white house. 64 years ago our two nations signed a treaty of mutual cooperation and security. President eisenhower said his goal was to establish an indestructible partnership between our countries. Today, the world can see that goal has been achieved. And that partnership between us is unbreakable. The alliance between japan and the United States is a cornerstone of peace, security, prosperity, in the indopacific and around the world. Ours is truly a global partnership. For that, mr. Prime minister kishida, i thank you. The Prime Minister is a visionary and courageous leader. When russia began its brutal invasion of ukraine two years ago, he did not hesitate to condemn, sanction, and isolate russia and provide billions in assistance to ukraine. Under his leadership japan set in motion profound changes in its defense policies and its capabilities. Now, now our two countries are building a stronger Defense Partnership and a stronger indopacific than ever before. As president of the g7 last year, the Prime Minister rallied japans partners to take action on nuclear disarmament, global poverty, economic resilience, and other Critical Issues that shape, peace, security, and opportunity for billions of people around the world. And last year the Prime Minister took one of the boldest steps yet when he and president yun of the republic of korea decided to heal old wounds and start a new chapter of friendship. Our stark summit that i hosted at camp david marked the start of an entirely new era infused with hope, shared values, and focused relentlessly forward because these leaders know that the division that defined us in the past do not define us in the future. That has also been the story of japan and the United States. Just a few generations ago our two nations were locked in a devastating conflict. Would have been easy to say we remain adversaries, instead we made a far better choice. We became the closest of friends. Today our economic relationship is one of the strongest and deepest in the world. Our democracies, are beacons of freedom, shining across the globe. And the ties of friendship, family connect the japanese and American People as a source of joy, meaning, and meaning for millions, millions of our people. Japanese americans have made historic contributions across American Life for generations. And that includes my mentor and one of my closest friends ever in the United States senate, senator daniel inouye, a decorated war hero, u. S. Senator for nearly 50 years, and a recipient of the medal of honor. Yesterday, Prime Minister laid a writhe at the National Japanese american memorial in honor of Danny Inouyes 100th birthday. Something i truly appreciate you having done. Mr. Prime minister, you and i have been entrusted with protecting and advancing the monument alliance between our two great democracies. Together we made it closer, stronger, and more effective than ever before in history. I thank you, mr. Prime minister, for your partnership, your leadership, and your personal friendship. Let me end with this, its spring in washington. The sun is shining. And every spring Cherry Blossoms bloom across this country thanks to a gift from japan of 3,000 cherry trees over a century ago. People travel all over our country and the world to see these magnificent blossoms. Last night the Prime Minister and mrs. Kishida, jill, and i took the stroll down the driveway across the lawn here at the white house to visit three Cherry Blossom trees. One that jill and mr. Kishida planted together a year ago. The other two are among the 250 new trees that japan is giving the United States to honor our 250th birthday two years from now. Theyll be planted at the tidal basin, not far from the Martin Luther king memorial. And like our friendship, these trees are timeless, inspiring, and thriving. May god bless the japanese and American People. May god protect our troops. Mr. Prime minister, mrs. Kishida, welcome back to the white house. Distinguished guests, the Prime Minister of japan. [applause] Prime Minister kishida [speaking japanese] mr. President , dr. Biden, distinguished guests. I thank President Biden for the warm wards of welcome. Im very pleased to see that the he skherry trees that my wife planted with dr. Biden last year is growing beautifully. The cherry trees along the Potomac River are a saoeupl is ipwol of the friendship between japan and the United States. These japanese born cherry trees have been sounding the arrival of spring to the city every year for over 110 years. Just as the local residents have cherished and protected these cherry trees, the japanu. S. Relationship has been supported and nurtured by the many people who love each others country. The development of the japanu. S. Relationship is the fruit of the historical cooperation between the two countries. Along with the trust between the leaders and cooperation between our governments, numerous peopletopeople exchanges in ranging fields have shaped the friendship between our countries. The cooperation between our countries bound together by common values and commitments has become a global one with the scope and depth covering outer space and the deep sea. Today the world faces more challenges and difficulties than ever before. As a global partner, japan will join hands with our american friends and together we will lead the way in tackling the challenges of the indopacific region and the world while tirelessly developing the relationship between our countries with a view to the world 10 and even 100 years from now. In japan it is said that the the cherry trees planted in this area have a life span of about 60 years. However, thanks to the efforts of the cherry tree guardians, the trees have shown their strong vitality, blooming beautifully for more than 100 years without waning. When i heard that some of the trees would be replaced, as President Biden mentioned earlier, i decided to send 250 new cherry trees to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The friendship between japan and the United States will continue to grow and bloom around the world. Thriving on the friendship, respect, and trust of the people of both countries. I am confident that the Cherry Blossomlike bond of the japanu. S. Alliance will continue to grow even thicker and stronger here in the indopacific, and in all corners of the world. Mr. President , dr. Biden, distinguished guests, thank you once again for your warm welcome, hospitality, and friendship. Thank you so much. [applause] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2024] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy visit ncicap. 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Top House Republicans also addressed the reauthorization of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act which allows the government to conduct warrantless surveillance of foreigners outside the u. S