JUST IN: PM Fumio Kishida Addresses Joint Meeting Of Congress, Pledges Japan's 'Firm Alliance'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed a joint meeting of Congress, and reaffirmed Japan's commitment to its alliance with the United States. He also spoke of the importance of US-Japanese cooperation in preserving freedom globally.
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[@sgb.3999]

Fumio Kishida's english is remarkable. First time I've heard his english speech.

[@petergray2712]

He spent part of his childhood in NYC. He attended a US elementary school at the time.

[@msalamaam]

Philippines governors could get as rich as Ukrainian commanders if USA protect Philippine

[@kgx-wc6ij]

hi

[@petercristo992]

Welcome to America Mr. Prime Minister. 🇯🇵 🇺🇲

[@livinghopechannelph6023]

Japanese values will known, most honest people and discipline

[@chewie94116]

Excellent speech. Excellent presentation. Thank you Prime Minister Fumio Kishida!

[@byron8657]

Yah! Word of Honor and Pledge coming from the Prime Minister of Japan standing side by side front and back militarily and economically with the US is awesome. Truly there’s a famous saying in Japan that An enemy today can be reliable dependable friend in the future k!

[@stannewman8111]

Thank you sir for being our friend!

[@bobchen8253]

Today Japan is USA’s best friend!

[@yodaichi888]

best lapdog!

[@Qresmaidapa]

@@yodaichi888 😂

[@marlonb7500]

Very interesting

[@karahafu]

Keep dreaming, Shina poodle 😂

[@jamesmeagher7912]

Isreal traditionally has been, Americas best friend! NOW, look up why! You are jumping on the band wagon, flag waving, unknowledgeable about International Affairs!

[@KD-bo4wq]

Thank you for reminding all that ´FREEDOM IS OXYGEN’ ❤️🙏👏👏👏👏such a thoughtful speech on much concern for our economy, war, and peace 🕊️

[@philiphilton985]

Thank You, Mr. Prime Minister! Welcome back to your childhood home!

[@user-hl2xb2de3j]

GOOD BLESS 👍 AMERICA 🇺🇸♥ 🙏❤ 🇺🇸 🙏 💙 JAPAN 🇯🇵

[@tonysu9500]

I have no idea his English is so good.

[@threecom2]

Something big will happening, hopefully there is peace.

[@marlonb7500]

How can you have " peace" without justice?

[@raqueleherrera7176]

Japan's Prime Minister's speech was excellent, it made feel very emotional. What else can you ask?

[@Redwood14]

Will u plz tell us whr u buy from

[@ivz9759]

Better speech than Joe

[@nostradamus9608]

he had some COVFEFE before speaking... ))

[@philiphilton985]

And, isn't it amazing that both President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida can complete a full sentence in English, unlike Trump?

[@annalam5823]

Yabba-Dabba Do!

[@ArenAurelius]

Where is the 'Big Guy' !?

[@dickhammerbusch8015]

Aimlessly walking into the shampoo aisle for kids looking for strawberry sherbert

[@Qresmaidapa]

​@@dickhammerbusch8015😂

[@elCONQUEROR81]

Let’s go!! CHOPPER!!!

[@tikiewel]

Singapore (without natural resources) to pay $2.5 trillion external debts with human capital? How much is Japan's debts ?

[@1234z7]

Family and Partners of a better future.

[@mls3315]

Welcome Prime Minister 🇯🇵 🙏I hope the Menu has a, good Cocktail for Joe. In case he try’s to ask you for a fortune cookie? 🥠😆

[@user-gv1tx1wo3s]

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👏

[@XeroBritt]

🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵👏🏽

[@valsoreno2110]

The US and Japan should help empower Philippines to manufacture its own fleet of warships.

[@ryanoglesbee1075]

Kudos to Joe Biden's translator who has to try his hardest to interpret a lot of incoherent mumbling and slurred speech. (The translator must be given a copy of Biden's speech beforehand)

[@user-ny6eb3sj5o]

People have long forgotten countries invaded by Japan no to mention the notorious Unit 731 which was responsible for some of the most notorious war crimes committed by the Japanese armed forces. It routinely conducted tests on living human bodies mostly in china ：Countries that Japan has invaded: 1. Invading China for 14 years, 2. Invading the United States for 4 years, 3. Invading the former Soviet Union for 8 years, 4. Invading Vietnam for 5 years, 5. Invading South Korea for 35 years, 6. Colonizing Korea for 35 years, 7. Invading Myanmar for 5 years, 7. Invading the Netherlands for 4 years, 8. Invading Laos for 5 years, 9. Invading Thailand for 4 years, 10. Invading Singapore for 3 years, 11. Invading Malaysia for14years

[@user-cl1xr9rd1k]

Korea has 찢 who says well “Che che “

[@arbriggs3010]

PM Fumio: US should still be a global leader, Russia is a nuclear threat, and we need to support democratic countries like Ukraine. All congress stands and applauds. Biden: US should still be a global leader, Russia is a nuclear threat, and we need to support democratic countries like Ukraine. Only democrats stand up and applaud. Actions still speak louder than words…

[@katytran916]

Be friend with G7 and Bricks

[@msalamaam]

Philippines governors could get as rich as Ukrainian commanders if USA protect Philippine

[@mikiutpost]

Funy funy 😂

[@mikiutpost]

Funy funy funy😂

[@mikiutpost]

Funy funy funy funy 😂

[@Paveleckiy]

What about Ukraine?

[@fvalemus5377]

Vassal state, conquered state, cannon fodders

[@Qresmaidapa]

!

[@ianduffy5176]

Found the chinese shill.

[@jackday4529]

Sour grape please leave here

[@drg598]

C.c.p b.o.t

[@karahafu]

Take your leave, railroad builders. 😂

[@user-cx5pt2dv9j]

PM Kishida making histrical lowest approval rating in Japan, he always only mouth no action for internal affairs. Also, he neither born nor raise in Hiroshima so ridicurous. Tax hike is so significant it is just burden for Japanese nationals.

[@happier665]

When Japan invaded and colonized its neighbors, it claimed it had a noble cause too, in the name of the Greater East Asia Prosperity Sphere. Concerned about Chinese military actions? What actions? I know there are wars in Gaza, which the PM ignored very conveniently. That is your common value, isn't it?

[@ej8365]

Fumio Kishida speaks like Japan were a subordinate nation and The US is his Master. You may call that Japan now is the US's 51st State....

[@barrywong4327]

Nice appearance from the caretaker of our 51st state. Too bad he didn’t sing for us like the caretaker from our 52nd state did not too long ago. Pathetic!

[@noahd.2353]

Yknow diplomatic ties are important, bud

[@alyasagan3620]

Japan never apologised to China for what they did to them, continue to be belligerent, and now still plan against China. The Chinese continue to buy Japanese and cooperate economically. But Japan should know their limit. Its never good to be belligerent.

[@yodaichi888]

japan is uncle sam's lapdog!

[@Qresmaidapa]

​@@yodaichi888!

[@ianduffy5176]

No one but chinese care. Of course you want to undermine our alliance.

[@yodaichi888]

@@ianduffy5176 ur opinion is irrelevant

[@rapfaelezio6282]

@@yodaichi888 so is yours, now get lost

[@JerryIrby-dc3gt]

HELLO I'M NOTORIUS IRBY IN NEWARK NEW JERSEY I LIKE WHAT THE PRIME MINISTER SAID ABOUT QWEENS NY SO I WILL LIKE AD THANK QWEENS SO MUCH TO JAPAN PEOPLE THANK YOU❤😂👈😇🙏✌️🕊️

[@a61374]

Kishida trying to survive yet his approval is the worst in world at barely 20%. Almost a supermajority of Japanese people dislike him.

[@jcmmnx]

More like Japan's firm obedience.

[@karahafu]

Paid by the Chinese to spread lies?

[@honshinglai6325]

Japan asks for her own trouble!

[@Hypocrites-507]

Two war criminals committed crimes against humanity

[@kazg4239]

We Japanese70% don"t respect Prime minister Kishida at all !

[@user-gd9qf4lc1u]

He is the worst prime minister💢He abandoned the Japanese people and scattered money around the world!! Japan is the world's ATM😂😂😂

[@whatislife8679]

That’s why he’s Joe’s friend😂😂😂 same style

[@lady2550]

Apologize to South Korean women PROPERLY

[@a61374]

He will be gone by this year it doesn't matter. Japanese people don't like him, his approval rating is almost bellow 20% the lowest for a leader way worse than Biden

[@Kingofthehill84]

It's getting old though

[@whatislife8679]

They should apologise to the whole Korea and China for the stuff they did there.

[@BaronEvola123]

He articulates in English better than AOC, Kamala, Pelosi and Biden.

[@nostradamus9608]

he never said COVFEFE, da? ))

[@DeBeard]

Lack of a typical toothbrush beard which would make him pretty close to the narrative of 1930s - 1940s😅

[@patriciatilley7475]

Oh No, communism is coming. TRUMP 2024

[@213kilacali]

🤦‍♂️

[@nostradamus9608]

tRUmp 2024-32! 4 Prison!