Naval Role for Afghanistan a Tough Sell ; Japanese Prime Minister Pushes New Warship-Refueling Mission
The Washington Times › January 08, 2008
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Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda faces an uphill battle in his bid to resume naval operations to support the U.S.-led war on terror in Afghanistan.
Mr. Fukuda repeated his pledge to resume naval operations during his New Year's message Tuesday.See the full content of this document
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Naval Role for Afghanistan a Tough Sell ; Japanese Prime Minister Pushes New Warship-Refueling Mission
"At this very moment in the Indian Ocean, a number of countries are cooperating carrying on their fight against terrorism," Mr. Fukuda said. "I would like to show Japan's attitude of working hard with them for the world as soon as pos...
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