    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [March 21, 1991]
    [Page 297]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With
    Foreign Minister Taro Nakayama of Japan
    March 21, 1991

        The President met with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Nakayama for
    approximately half an hour in the Oval Office. They discussed the
    success of the coalition efforts over the past several months. The
    President expressed his appreciation for Japan's contributions to the
    coalition against Iraq's aggression. The President sent his respects to
    Prime Minister Kaifu and stated that he looks forward to meeting with
    the Prime Minister when a mutually satisfactory date is arranged. The
    Foreign Minister conveyed to the President the regards of the Prime
    Minister and congratulations on the President's leadership of the
    coalition's success.

                        Note: The statement referred to Prime Minister
                            Toshiki Kaifu of Japan.