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Japan and Hawaii already have strong economic, cultural and education ties, and we intend to build upon those ties and relationships as we look toward the future.

For decades, Japan has been a friend and reliable trading partner with the United States, and I anticipate that relationship will prosper.

We want the people of Japan to know that the people of Hawaii welcome them to the Hawaiian Islands.

I really love traveling to Japan.

I'd really like to go back to New Japan because it feels like home, and I love that place so much.

I go to an all-Hawaiian school, and we learn everything about being Hawaiian. We have a really deep respect for the water and the land. We say, 'mauka to makai,' mountains to ocean. I believe if you take care of the ocean, the ocean will take care of you in return.

Hawaii is a beautiful place to bring up a family.

As an American, you appreciate the importance of our security alliance, the importance of the economic ties between our two countries, and while I knew of the two bonds between our two people, until I came here, I didn't really appreciate how deep the people-to-people connections are between the American people and the Japanese people.

I will aim to restore the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan's strong diplomatic capabilities. Japan can't pursue a strong foreign policy without strengthening its alliance with the United States.

I have visited Japan several times and have always been shown wonderful hospitality.