[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.