Mr. Abe our determination to Reach Agreement in a steadfast manner, meeting quality investment, moreover, what japan wants to safeguard is the free, liberal, International Order and multilateral framework. The world holds High Expectations toward the u. N. As the flag bearer. That is exactly why the city council should be reformed without delay, in response to the demands. Japan will strive, together with its friends, to achieve these reforms. I have confronted the state, japan wants to play an active role in world peace as a permanent member of the Security Council. However, i have no choice but to focus my remarks on a single issue, north korea. North korea conducted a nuclear test on september 3. Whether or not it was a Hydrogen Bomb test, its scale far exceeded that of previous tests. Both before and after that on august 29 and september 15, before the ink on resolution 23 past to impose actions on north korea was even dry, north korea launched missiles. Both of these were launched
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Im the executive Vice President for external affairs that center for American Progress. Before we begin our program, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the yunUnited States, i our territories abroad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities effected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state and local actions to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrant and refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. But at certain moments in time and we are in one of those moments today, we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants who have come to this countr
[inaudible] im the executive Vice President for external affairs that center for American Progress. Before we begin our program, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the yunUnited States, i our territories abroad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities effected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state and local actions to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrant and refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. But at certain moments in time and we are in one of those moments today, we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants who have come to