    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [September 12, 2005]
    [Pages 1420-1421]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Electoral Victory of Prime Minister Junichiro
    Koizumi in Japan's General Elections
    September 12, 2005

        I extend my congratulations to Prime Minister Koizumi for his
    decisive victory in yesterday's elections and to the Japanese people for
    continuing Japan's robust democratic tradition. Prime Minister Koizumi
    is a bold leader and a good friend, and I

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    look forward to continuing the close partnership between our two
    countries.